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Carboxypeptidase B

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Definition: A ZINC-dependent carboxypeptidase primary found in the DIGESTIVE SYSTEM. The enzyme catalyzes the preferential cleavage of a C-terminal peptidyl-L-lysine or arginine. It was formerly classified as EC 3.4.2.2 and EC 3.4.12.3.      Other names Procarboxypeptidase B; Protaminase
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
7-amino-2-(((2-methyl-1-(3-phenylpropanoylamino)propyl)hydroxyphosphinoyl)methyl)heptanoic acid  0   *Amino Acids *Phosphinic Acids Carboxypeptidase B/antagonists & inhibitors. J Pharmacol Exp Ther 2004 May;309(2):607-15
CPB1 protein, human  0   *Carboxypeptidase B. Diabetes 1989;38 suppl 1:55

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