Degradative enzyme
A degradative enzyme is an enzyme which degrades biological molecules. Some examples of degradative enzymes:
- Lipase, which digests lipids,
- Carbohydrases, which digest carbohydrates,
- Proteases, which digest proteins,
- Nucleases, which digest nucleic acids.
- Cathelicidins, antimicrobial polypeptides found in lysosomes.