Serine Protease

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Enzyme

**Definition:** Proteases that have a serine residue in the active center of the enzyme. These enzymes catalyze the hydrolysis of covalent peptidic bonds by serine nucleophilic attack. Serine proteases participate in a wide range of functions in the body, including blood clotting, inflammation, and digestion.

**Synonyms:** - Serine Peptidase - Serine Proteinase