Prolyl Endopeptidase

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Prolyl endopeptidases (PEPs) are a class of serine proteases known to have a role in the degradation of neuropeptides and peptide hormones. PEPs are large enzymes (75kDa) that cleave after proline residues in the peptide chain.
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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.
== Structure ==
== Structure ==
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=== Catalytic Domain ===
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=== Domain Interface ===

Revision as of 19:51, 24 March 2010

Prolyl endopeptidase of Sphingomonas capsulata

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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.

Contents

Structure

β-Propeller Domain

Catalytic Domain

Domain Interface

Function

Binding Mechanism

Inhibition

Pharmaceutical Possibilities

Celiac Disease

Neurological Disorders

References

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