Name | β-Ala-His dipeptidase |
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Synonyms |
EC 3.4.13.20
serum carnosinase |
Description | Present in the serum of humans and higher primates, but not in the serum of other mammals. Activated by Cd2+ and citrate. Belongs in peptidase family M20. Reaction: Preferential hydrolysis of the β-Ala┼His dipeptide (carnosine), and also anserine, Xaa┼His dipeptides and other dipeptides including homocarnosine |
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