noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A protease that hydrolyses peptide bonds within its own molecule, typically releasing a specific amino acid sequence

Synonyms

All synonyms

autopeptidase

Etymology

From auto- + protease.

Related phrases

amino acidpeptide bond

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