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PROTEINASE K

\pɹˈə͡ʊtɪnˌe͡ɪs kˈe͡ɪ], \pɹˈə‍ʊtɪnˌe‍ɪs kˈe‍ɪ], \p_ɹ_ˈəʊ_t_ɪ_n_ˌeɪ_s k_ˈeɪ]\

Definitions of PROTEINASE K

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An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of keratin, and of other proteins with subtilisin-like specificity. It hydrolyses peptide amides. Endopeptidase K is from the mold Tritirachium album Limber. (Enzyme Nomenclature, 1992) EC 3.4.21.64.

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