1. Biology Dictionary
  2. Aminopeptidases

Aminopeptidases

Definition:

Aminopeptidases are enzymes that selectively hydrolyze an amino acid residue from the N-terminus of proteins and peptides. They are important for the proper functioning of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. The largest aminopeptidase group include enzymes containing metal ion(s) in their active centers.

Biomedical Dictionary

The Biomedical Dictionary is a comprehensive and professional collection of biological academic terms and subject datas. All explanations are supported by authoritative books or high impact factor literatures, and you can acquire accurate explanations of the biomedical terms you want to know.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z #