any enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of collagen and gelatin
An enzyme formed when the skin is irritated or inflamed, collagenase breaks down the collagen fibers in the dermis, resulting in aging of the skin.
An enzyme that breaks down peptide bonds (bonds connecting two aminoacids) in collagen, a special type of protein present in connective tissues such as skin, bone, and cartilage.
used to disaggregate tissue into individual cells. This substance consists of enzymes that are capable of breaking the peptide bonds of the fibrous collagen protein.
Any enzyme that assists in the breakdown of collagen and gelatin.