Enteropeptidase

A specialized proteolytic enzyme secreted by intestinal cells. It converts TRYPSINOGEN into its active form TRYPSIN by removing the N-terminal peptide. EC 3.4.21.9.

Year introduced: 1991(1973)

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Tree Number(s): D08.811.277.656.300.760.284, D08.811.277.656.959.350.284

MeSH Unique ID: D004765

Registry Number: EC 3.4.21.9

Entry Terms:

• Enterokinase

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Enzymes and Coenzymes
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Hydrolases
Peptide Hydrolases
Endopeptidases
Serine Endopeptidases
Enteropeptidase

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Serine Endopeptidases
Enteropeptidase