Term Name:	proteasome complex
Synonyms:	26S proteasome
Definition:	A large multisubunit complex which catalyzes protein degradation, found in eukaryotes, archaea and some bacteria. In eukaryotes, this complex consists of the barrel shaped proteasome core complex and one or two associated proteins or complexes that act in regulating entry into or exit from the core.
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component [GO:0000502]    QuickGO    AmiGO