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Function of Proteases

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Michael Crosier

Proteases are enzymes that catalyze the breakdown of proteins. Protein breakdown is a normal process necessary to maintain cellular homeostasis. Active proteases can be found throughout your body, including the digestive tract, inside cells and circulating in the blood.

Michael Crosier has been writing since 2005. His work has appeared in publications such as "Journal of the American Dietetic Association" and "Journal of Bone and Mineral Research." Crosier is an assistant professor in the Food and Nutrition Department at Framingham State College in Massachusetts. He is a registered dietitian and received his Ph.D. in nutritional biochemistry from Tufts University.