cysteine-type peptidase activity [GO_0008234]

Catalysis of the hydrolysis of peptide bonds in a polypeptide chain by a mechanism in which the sulfhydryl group of a cysteine residue at the active center acts as a nucleophile.

cysteine-type peptidase activity

ID: GO_0008234

Class

Catalysis of the hydrolysis of peptide bonds in a polypeptide chain by a mechanism in which the sulfhydryl group of a cysteine residue at the active center acts as a nucleophile.

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Alternative Names

Synonym Scope Reference
cysteine protease activity narrow synonym
thiol protease activity narrow synonym