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There is 1 meaning of the word
Secretase.
Secretase - as a noun
A set of enzymes believed to snip pieces off a longer protein producing fragments of amyloid protein that bunch up and create amyloid protein plaques in brain tissue (the pathological hallmark of alzheimer's)
Example Sentences
"Amyloid precursor protein can be cleaved by secretase enzymes."
"The identification of new secretases is of great interest in medical research."
"Excessive secretase activity can lead to pathological conditions."
"Several classes of secretases have been discovered."
"Inhibition of secretase activity could be a potential therapeutic strategy."
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