ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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.

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Related Words

Related dictionary entries include secretase, dispase, sedolisin, signalase, disaccharidase, cellodextrinase.

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