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Evolutionary relationships of the prolyl oligopeptidase family enzymes
7 Jun 2004
Abstract excerpt
The prolyl oligopeptidase (POP) family of serine proteases includes prolyl oligopeptidase, dipeptidyl peptidase IV, acylaminoacyl peptidase and oligopeptidase B. The enzymes of this family specifically hydrolyze oligopeptides with less than 30 amino acids. Many of the POP family enzymes have evoked pharmaceutical interest as they have roles in the regulation of peptide hormones and are involved in a variety of...
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