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This an enzyme which helps to break down proteins.

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Q: What is the function of proteinase?
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What is the difference between protease and proteinase?

No difference. Proteinase is the proper term, but protease has become a widely accepted alternative.


What is an antiproteinase?

An antiproteinase is an inhibitor of proteinase activity.


What has the author Simon C Afford written?

Simon C. Afford has written: 'The form and function of ling alpha proteinase inhibitor in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid from healthy individuals'


Is pepsin a proteinase?

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What has the author Edward A Fox written?

Edward A. Fox has written: 'Isolation and characterization of a proteinase inhibitor II gene from Lycopersicon esculentum' -- subject(s): Enzyme inhibitors, Genetics, Proteinase, Tomatoes


Where does the activation of proteinase inhibitor genes occur?

In the nucleus of the affected cells.


What happens if you add Proteinase K more than you need?

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What is a Pacific diver?

A pacifastin is any of a group of serine proteinase inhibitors found in arthropods.


If a cell of a tumor have faulty nonfunctional proteinase they will be unable to undergo what process?

An additional mutation in a tumor cell that allows it to express proteinase can cause metastasis because it allows the cell to break down the underlying tissue and spread it to other areas. Metastasis


What is the function of Proteinase K in DNA extraction?

Proteinase K is most often used in extracting DNA from while blood cells (or leukocytes). The first step in DNA isolation is to break open the cell and release the cytoplasmic contents, which includes the nucleus, in which we find DNA. Proteinase K is a protease (an enzyme capable of digesting proteins). It is used to digest the cell surface proteins. When cell surface proteins are digested, the integrity of the cell membrane is compromised leading to cell lysis (or the breaking open of the cell)


Role of STE solution in DNA extraction?

STE stabilize the lysosom's membrane stop the proteinase liberation


What happens if you add too much proteinase k to a lysis buffer when performing DNA extraction?

it depends what "too much" is. a concentration up to 1mg/mL or slightly higher can be still ok. proteinase K should digest only proteins, leaving your DNA intact.