plural of protease

(biochemistry) An enzyme that cuts or cleaves proteins.

Relating to a protease

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

plural of protease inhibitor

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

plural of rhomboid protease

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

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

plural of Bowman-Birk protease inhibitor