Cysteine Proteinase

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Cysteine Proteinase Definition

An enzyme that contains an unpaired cysteine in the active site which acts as a nucleophilic thiol to catalyze the proteolytic processing of other proteins or polypeptides.

Cysteine Proteinase Synonyms

Cysteine Proteinase, Cysteine Endopeptidase, Cysteine Protease, EC 3.4.22.-, Thiol Protease

Terms in Cysteine Proteinase category

Calpain
Caspase
TNF Alpha ICE Proteinase