proteinolytic

[US]/[ˌprɒtiːəˈlɪtɪk]/
[UK]/[ˌproʊtiːoʊˈlɪtɪk]/

Translation

adj.Relating to or causing the breakdown of proteins.; Of or relating to proteinolysis.
n.A proteinase.

Phrases & Collocations

proteinolytic activity

proteinolytic enzymes

proteinolytic cleavage

proteinolytic cascade

proteinolytic digestion

proteinolytically cleaved

proteinolytic pathway

proteinolytic action

proteinolytic processing

proteinolytic system

Example Sentences

the proteinolytic activity of the enzyme was crucial for its function.

we investigated the proteinolytic degradation pathways of the target peptide.

the proteinolytic cleavage of proinsulin generates insulin.

proteinolytic enzymes play a key role in apoptosis.

the researchers analyzed the proteinolytic profile of the tissue sample.

a proteinolytic cascade initiates the clotting process.

the drug inhibits the proteinolytic activity of caspase-3.

proteinolytic processing is essential for receptor activation.

we used a proteinolytic inhibitor to block the enzyme's action.

the proteinolytic breakdown of collagen contributes to wound healing.

the proteinolytic activity was measured using a substrate-specific assay.

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