Proprotein Convertases

Proteolytic enzymes that are involved in the conversion of protein precursors such as peptide prohormones into PEPTIDE HORMONES. Some are ENDOPEPTIDASES, some are EXOPEPTIDASES.

Also Known As:

Pro-Opiomelanocortin Converting Enzyme; POMC Convertase; POMC Enzyme; POMC-Converting Enzyme; Pro-Opiocortin Converting Enzyme; Pro-Opiocortin Converting Protease; Prohormone Convertase; Proopiomelanocortin Convertase; Proprotein Convertase, Subtilisin-Kexin Family; Proprotein Convertases, Subtilisin-Kexin Family; Subtilisin-Like Proprotein Convertases; Convertase, POMC; Convertase, Prohormone; Convertase, Proopiomelanocortin; Convertase, Proprotein; Convertases, Prohormone; Convertases, Proprotein; Convertases, Subtilisin-Like Proprotein; Converting Enzyme, Pro-Opiocortin; Converting Enzyme, Pro-Opiomelanocortin; Converting Protease, Pro-Opiocortin; POMC Converting Enzyme; Pro Opiocortin Converting Enzyme; Pro Opiocortin Converting Protease; Pro Opiomelanocortin Converting Enzyme; Proprotein Convertase, Subtilisin Kexin Family; Proprotein Convertases, Subtilisin Kexin Family; Proprotein Convertases, Subtilisin-Like; Subtilisin Like Proprotein Convertases; Prohormone Convertases; Proprotein Convertase

Enzymes and Coenzymes: 1
- Enzymes: 152586
  - Hydrolases: 2166
    - Peptide Hydrolases: 23957
      - Proprotein Convertases: 494

peptide 8A

Bio-Agent Context: Research Results