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  1. Proteinase K

    In molecular biology Proteinase K is a broad-spectrum serine protease. The enzyme was discovered in 1974 in extracts of the fungus Engyodontium album. Proteinase K is able to digest native keratin, hence, the name "Proteinase K". The predominant site of cleavage is the peptide bond adjacent to the carboxyl group of aliphatic and aromatic amino acids with blocked alpha amino groups. It is commonly used for its broad specificity. This enzyme belongs to Peptidase family S8. The molecular weight of Proteinase K is 28,900 daltons.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of proteinase k in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of proteinase k in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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