Metallopeptidase
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A proteolytic enzyme that uses a metal ion, usually zinc, to catalyze the hydrolysis of peptide bonds. This protease is inhibited by metal chelating agents. [ ]
Term info
Label
Metallopeptidase
Synonyms
- METALLOPROTEASE
- Metallopeptidase
- Metalloproteinase
Legacy Concept Name
Metalloproteinase
Preferred Name
Metallopeptidase
Semantic Type
Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein, Enzyme
UMLS CUI
C0025543
code
C16843