Search Ontology:
GO: Molecular Function

metalloendopeptidase inhibitor activity

Term ID
GO:0008191
Synonyms
  • metalloprotease inhibitor
  • metalloproteinase inhibitor
Definition
Binds to and stops, prevents or reduces the activity of metalloendopeptidases, enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of nonterminal peptide bonds in a polypeptide chain and contain a chelated metal ion at their active sites which is essential to their catalytic activity.
References
Ontology
GO: Molecular Function    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
is a type of
negatively regulates
Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes