Catalysis of the hydrolysis of a peptide bond. A peptide bond is a covalent bond formed when the carbon atom from the carboxyl group of one amino acid shares electrons with the nitrogen atom from the amino group of a second amino acid. [ GOC:jl https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=bn%3A0815332181 ]

Synonyms: hydrolase, acting on peptide bonds protease activity peptide hydrolase activity

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