Endopeptidase K

**Definition:** An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of keratin, and of other proteins with subtilisin-like specificity. It hydrolyses peptide amides. Endopeptidase K is from the mold Tritirachium album Limber. (Enzyme Nomenclature, 1992) EC 3.4.21.64.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.277.656.300.760.247 - D08.811.277.656.959.350.247

**Synonyms:** - Tritirachium Alkaline Proteinase - Protease K - Proteinase K