(n) the primary linkage of all protein structures; the chemical bond between the carboxyl groups and amino groups that unites a peptide, Syn. peptide linkage
(n) any enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of proteins into smaller peptide fractions and amino acids by a process known as proteolysis, Syn. proteolytic enzyme, peptidase, proteinase
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
n. [ Octa- + peptide. ] (Chem.) A molecule composed of eight amino acid units bound to each other by peptide bonds, usually in a linear array. See octamer. [ PJC ]