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enkephalinase

n. (context biochemistry English) Any of a class of enzymes that degrade endogenous enkephalin opioid peptides.

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Enkephalinase

Enkephalinases are enzymes that degrade endogenous enkephalin opioid peptides. They include:

  • Aminopeptidase N (APN)
  • Neutral endopeptidase (NEP)
  • Dipeptidyl peptidase 3 (DPP3)
  • Carboxypeptidase A6 (CPA6)
  • Leucyl/cystinyl aminopeptidase (LNPEP)
  • Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)