Definition
amidase
noun
- An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of amide bonds, breaking down amides into carboxylic acids and amines.
Usage: biochemistry; technical
Examples
- Amidase is used in industrial processes to break down synthetic polymers.
- The enzyme amidase plays a crucial role in the metabolism of certain amino acids.
- Researchers studied how amidase catalyzes the cleavage of amide linkages in proteins.
- Amidase activity can be measured by monitoring the release of ammonia from amide substrates.