Viral Proteases

**Definition:** A broad category of proteolytic enzymes that are produced by VIRUSES. They play a role in the viral life cycle by processing viral proteins and possibly acting on host cell proteins.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.277.656.979 - D12.776.964.900.500

**Synonyms:** - Viral Peptidases - Viral Proteolytic Enzymes - Viral Peptide Hydrolases