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