aspartic-type endopeptidase activity [GO_0004190]

Catalysis of the hydrolysis of internal, alpha-peptide bonds in a polypeptide chain by a mechanism in which a water molecule bound by the side chains of aspartic residues at the active center acts as a nucleophile.

aspartic-type endopeptidase activity

ID: GO_0004190

Class

Catalysis of the hydrolysis of internal, alpha-peptide bonds in a polypeptide chain by a mechanism in which a water molecule bound by the side chains of aspartic residues at the active center acts as a nucleophile.

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Classification

Alternative Names

Synonym Scope Reference
aspartic protease activity narrow synonym
aspartyl protease activity narrow synonym
aspartate protease activity narrow synonym mah
carboxyl protease activity narrow synonym
aspartic endopeptidase activity exact synonym

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