collagenase

col·la·ge·nase | \ kə-ˈla-jə-ˌnās

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, ˈkä-lə-jə-, -ˌnāz

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Definition of collagenase

: any of a group of proteolytic enzymes that decompose collagen and gelatin

Examples of collagenase in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For example, the sun causes certain genes to product collagenase, an enzyme that degrades collagen in your skin. — Dr. Leslie Baumann, miamiherald, "What you need to know about 'hazardous' sunscreen ingredients | Miami Herald," 27 Apr. 2018 Retinoids block the production of collagenase and turn on the genes that make your skin produce collagen. — Dr. Leslie Baumann, miamiherald, "What you need to know about 'hazardous' sunscreen ingredients | Miami Herald," 27 Apr. 2018

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“Collagenase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collagenase. Accessed 8 Aug. 2020.

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