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Prolyl Endopeptidase
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Prolyl endopeptidases (PEPs) are a class of serine proteases which cleave peptide bonds on the c-terminal side of internal proline residues.
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Structure
β-Propeller Domain
Catalytic Domain
Domain Interface
Function
PEPs are thought to have a role in the degredation of neuropeptides due to the high concentration of PEPs in the brain and the fact that PEPs have been shown to degrade several neuropeptides(vasopressin, β-endorphin, thyroliberin).
Binding Mechanism
Inhibition
Pharmaceutical Possibilities
Celiac Disease
Neurological Disorders
References
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