plural of protease

(biochemistry) An enzyme that cuts or cleaves proteins.

Relating to a protease

(biochemistry) Any of several enzymes that cleave proteins within biological membranes allowing release of effector domains from the membrane

plural of protease inhibitor

(pharmacology, virology) A class of drugs used to treat or prevent infection by viruses such as HIV and hepatitis C.

plural of rhomboid protease

(biochemistry) A protease that contains an active sulfhydryl group.

plural of Bowman-Birk protease inhibitor

(biochemistry) Any of a family of eukaryotic proteinase inhibitors found mainly in the seeds of legumes and in cereal grains.