noun
- Enzymes that catalyze the removal of amino acids from the N-terminus (beginning) of proteins or peptides.
Usage: technical; biochemistry; plural form of aminopeptidase
Examples
- Aminopeptidases play a crucial role in protein digestion by breaking down peptide bonds at the amino end.
- The intestinal brush border contains several aminopeptidases that help complete protein breakdown.
- Researchers studied how different aminopeptidases function in cellular protein turnover.
- Aminopeptidases are essential for processing bioactive peptides in the body.
- The activity of aminopeptidases can be measured in laboratory assays to assess enzyme function.