Caseinase
Caseinase
Caseinase (pronounced: kā-sē-ə-ˌnās) is an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of casein to polypeptides and amino acids. It is produced by certain bacteria, including Staphylococcus and Bacillus species.
Etymology
The term "Caseinase" is derived from the word "casein", which is the main protein found in milk and cheese, and the suffix "-ase", which is used in biochemistry to form names of enzymes.
Function
Caseinase is an exoenzyme, meaning it is secreted by a cell and functions outside of that cell. It is used by bacteria to break down casein, a protein found in milk, into smaller peptides and amino acids that the bacteria can then use for growth and reproduction.
Related Terms
- Casein: The protein that caseinase breaks down. It is found in milk and is a major component of cheese.
- Exoenzyme: A type of enzyme that is secreted by a cell and functions outside of that cell.
- Hydrolysis: The chemical process that caseinase uses to break down casein. It involves the addition of a water molecule to break a bond.
- Staphylococcus: A genus of bacteria that produces caseinase.
- Bacillus: Another genus of bacteria that produces caseinase.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Caseinase
- Wikipedia's article - Caseinase
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