peptidase activity

I. Literature review

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Namepeptidase activity
IDGO_0008233
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Molecular function

Alternative ID

GO:0070010, GO:0070011

Exact synonym

hydrolase, acting on peptide bonds, peptide hydrolase activity, protease activity

Description

Catalysis of the hydrolysis of a peptide bond. A peptide bond is a covalent bond formed when the carbon atom from the carboxyl group of one amino acid shares electrons with the nitrogen atom from the amino group of a second amino acid.

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