Definition of "convertase" [convertase]

• Any of several enzymes that convert a compound into smaller, biologically-active compounds (noun)

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• "The activating enzymes in endorphin synthesis are members of a class called endorphin convertase."
• "The activating enzymes are members of a class called enkephalin convertase."
• "The activating enzyme is a member of a class called dynorphin convertase."