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dipeptidase

American

[dahy-pep-ti-deys, -deyz] / daɪˈpɛp tɪˌdeɪs, -ˌdeɪz /

noun

Biochemistry.

any enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of dipeptides.

Etymology

Origin of dipeptidase

dipeptide + -ase

Example Sentences

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Aminopeptidase and dipeptidase break peptides into amino acids.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Specifically, carboxypeptidase, dipeptidase, and aminopeptidase play important roles in reducing the peptides to free amino acids.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

At the same time, the cells of the brush border secrete enzymes such as aminopeptidase and dipeptidase, which further break down peptide chains.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

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