noun
- Plural of dipeptidase; enzymes that break down dipeptides (two-amino-acid molecules) into individual amino acids during digestion.
Usage: biochemistry; plural form; commonly used in medical and nutritional contexts
Examples
- Dipeptidases are produced in the small intestine and help complete protein digestion.
- The brush border of the intestinal epithelium contains numerous dipeptidases.
- These enzymes work alongside other proteases to break down dietary proteins into absorbable amino acids.
- Dipeptidases play a crucial role in nutrient absorption in the gastrointestinal tract.
- Without adequate dipeptidases, the body cannot efficiently absorb amino acids from food.