collagenolytic

collagenolytic
Causing the lysis of collagen, gelatin, and other proteins containing proline. [collagen + G. lysis, dissolving]

* * *

col·la·gen·o·lyt·ic .käl-ə-jən-ə-'lit-ik, -.jen- adj relating to or having the capacity to break down collagen <\collagenolytic activity> <\collagenolytic enzymes>

* * *

col·lag·e·no·ly·tic (kə-laj″ə-no-litґik) effecting the digestion of collagen.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

Игры ⚽ Поможем решить контрольную работу

Look at other dictionaries:

  • collagenolytic — ˌkäləjə̇nəˈlid.ik, ˌjen adjective Etymology: collagen + o + lytic : relating to or having the capacity to break down collagen collagenolytic activity collagenolytic enzymes …   Useful english dictionary

  • collagenolytic — adjective Able to lyse collagen (and other lysine containing proteins) …   Wiktionary

  • collagenolytic — col·la·gen·o·lyt·ic …   English syllables

  • collagenolytic granuloma — equine nodular necrobiosis …   Medical dictionary

  • Collagen — Tropocollagen triple helix Collagen /ˈkɒlədʒɨn/ is a group of naturally occurring proteins found in animals, especially in the flesh and connective tissues of mammals.[1] It is the main component of connectiv …   Wikipedia

  • Cortisol — Not to be confused with cortisone, a similar compound with a similar name, genesis, and function. Cortisol Systematic (IUPAC …   Wikipedia

  • Matrix metalloproteinase — Cell surface associated MT1 MMP (MMP14), Green fluorescent protein (GFP) fused to the C term produces a signal on the surface of the cell[1] Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are zinc dependent endopeptidases; other family members are adamalysins …   Wikipedia

  • Osteoclast — Osteoclast, with bone below it, showing typical distinguishing characteristics: a large cell with multiple nuclei and a foamy cytosol. Latin osteoclastus Code …   Wikipedia

  • Doxycycline — Systematic (IUPAC) name …   Wikipedia

  • Beef aging — is the process of preparing beef for consumption, mainly by breaking down the connective tissue. Contents 1 Dry aged beef 2 Wet aged beef 3 See also 4 External links …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”