any enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of proteins into smaller peptide fractions and amino acids by a process known as proteolysis
同义词：peptidase, proteinase, proteolytic enzyme
protease详细解释
pro.te.ase n.（名词）Any of various enzymes, including the proteinases and peptides, that catalyze the hydrolytic breakdown of proteins.蛋白酶：任一种催化蛋白质水解的酶，包括蛋白酶和肽
