endopeptidase
/ˌɛndoʊˈpɛptɪdeɪs/
noun
- An enzyme that breaks down proteins by cutting them at specific points inside the protein chain.
- The endopeptidase helps digest food by splitting large protein molecules into smaller pieces.
- Some medications work by blocking the activity of a certain endopeptidase in the body.
- Scientists study endopeptidases to understand how cells recycle old proteins.
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