Term Name:	serine-type peptidase activity
Synonyms:	serine protease activity
Definition:	Catalysis of the hydrolysis of peptide bonds in a polypeptide chain by a catalytic mechanism that involves a catalytic triad consisting of a serine nucleophile that is activated by a proton relay involving an acidic residue (e.g. aspartate or glutamate) and a basic residue (usually histidine).
Ontology:	GO: Molecular Function [GO:0008236]    QuickGO    AmiGO