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PREP prolyl endopeptidase

Gene ID: 5550, updated on 17-Sep-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: PE; PEP

Summary

The protein encoded by this gene is a cytosolic prolyl endopeptidase that cleaves peptide bonds on the C-terminal side of prolyl residues within peptides that are up to approximately 30 amino acids long. Prolyl endopeptidases have been reported to be involved in the maturation and degradation of peptide hormones and neuropeptides. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Genomic context

Location:
6q21
Sequence:
Chromosome: 6; NC_000006.12 (105273218..105403082, complement)
Total number of exons:
17

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