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... > Enzymes and Coenzymes > Enzymes > Hydrolases > Peptide Hydrolases > Endopeptidases > Metalloendopeptidases > Collagenases
... > Enzymes and Coenzymes > Enzymes > Hydrolases > Peptide Hydrolases > Metalloproteases > Metalloendopeptidases > Collagenases

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Collagenases  

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Entry terms

  • Collagenase
  • Collagen Degrading Enzyme
  • Collagen-Degrading Enzyme
  • Collagen Peptidase
  • Peptidase, Collagen

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Scope note

  • Enzymes that catalyze the degradation of collagen by acting on the peptide bonds.

History note

  • 93; COLLAGENASE was see CLOSTRIDIUM HISTOLYTICUM COLLAGENASE 1966-92

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