collagenase

noun

col·la·ge·nase | \ kə-ˈla-jə-ˌnās

, ˈkä-lə-jə-, -ˌnāz

Definition of collagenase

: any of a group of proteolytic enzymes that decompose collagen and gelatin

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For example, the sun causes certain genes to product collagenase, an enzyme that degrades collagen in your skin. — Dr. Leslie Baumann, miamiherald, "What you need to know about 'hazardous' sunscreen ingredients | Miami Herald," 27 Apr. 2018 Retinoids block the production of collagenase and turn on the genes that make your skin produce collagen. — Dr. Leslie Baumann, miamiherald, "What you need to know about 'hazardous' sunscreen ingredients | Miami Herald," 27 Apr. 2018

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collagenase

noun

col·la·ge·nase | \ kə-ˈlaj-ə-ˌnās

, ˈkäl-ə-jə-

, -ˌnāz\

: any of a group of proteolytic enzymes that decompose collagen and gelatin