Proteolysis
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Proteolysis Definition
Proteolysis typically involves hydrolysis of specific peptide bond(s) with formation of smaller polypeptides in a target protein during maturation or modification of functional activity. The process may be catalyzed by proteolytic enzymes, by acids, or by bases.
Proteolysis Synonyms
Proteolysis, Protein Cleavage, Proteolytic
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