| metalloprotein | <protein> A protein that contains a bound metal ion as part of its structure. (18 Nov 1997) |
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| metalloproteinases | <enzyme> Peptide hydrolases which use a metal in the catalytic mechanism. This group of enzymes is inactivated by metal chelators. Registry number: EC 3.4.24 (12 Dec 1998) |
| metalloproteins | Proteins that have one or more tightly bound metal ions forming part of their structure. (12 Dec 1998) |