1) Enzyme 
Collagenases are enzymes that break the peptide bonds in collagen. They assist in destroying extracellular structures in the pathogenesis of bacteria such as Clostridium. They are a considered a virulence factor, facilitating the spread of gas gangrene. They normally target the connective tissue in muscle cells and other body organs. Collagen, a k...
A type of enzyme that breaks down the protein collagen.
an enzyme produced by fibroblasts which breaks down collagen fibres. The fibroblast recycles the component amino acids, and secretes new collagen fibres. This process of remodelling occurs throughout life. Osteoclasts also secrete collagenases in order to remove bone matrix. Several bacteria are able to secrete collagenases and are thus able to bre...
(kә-laj´ә-nās) an enzyme that catalyzes the degradation of collagen.
An enzyme which breaks down the protein collagen, a type of cell-cementing substance found in the body.
Type: Term Pronunciation: kol-ăj′ĕ-nās Definitions: 1. A proteolytic enzyme that acts on one or more of the collagens.
collagenase A pancreatic enzyme that can break down collagen.
enzyme that digests collagen, the dominant protein in connective tissue
noun any enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of collagen and gelatin