Transpeptidase

An enzyme that catalyzes a transpeptidation.

An enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of an amino or peptide group from one molecule to another.

Transpeptidase can refer to:

• DD-transpeptidase, a bacterial enzyme that cross-links the peptidoglycan chains to form rigid cell walls
• peptidyl transferase, which acts as an enzym in ribosomes
• Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase, a liver enzyme
• D-glutamyl transpeptidase

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