Sheddase
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sheddase is a noun meaning (biochemistry) Any of a group of membrane-bound enzymes that cleave extracellular portions of transmembrane proteins, releasing the soluble ectodomains from the cell surface.
Meaning
(biochemistry) Any of a group of membrane-bound enzymes that cleave extracellular portions of transmembrane proteins, releasing the soluble ectodomains from the cell surface.
Example Sentences
Many sheddases are members of the ADAM or aspartic protease (BACE) protein families.
Word Forms
- sheddases
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include secretase, dispase, sedolisin, signalase, disaccharidase, cellodextrinase.
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