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 |
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