Secretase
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Secretase is a noun meaning (biochemistry) An enzyme that "snips" pieces off a longer protein that is embedded in the cell membrane.
Meaning
(biochemistry) An enzyme that "snips" pieces off a longer protein that is embedded in the cell membrane.
Word Forms
- secretases
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include signalase, sheddase, snailase, protease, subtilase, excisionase.
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