A ZINC-dependent carboxypeptidase primary found in the DIGESTIVE SYSTEM. The enzyme catalyzes the preferential cleavage of a C-terminal peptidyl-L-lysine or arginine. It was formerly classified as EC 3.4.2.2 and EC 3.4.12.3.

DUI

D043424 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0072754

Previous indexing

Carboxypeptidases (1974-2003)

History note

2004; use CARBOXYPEPTIDASE B (NM) 1980-2003; for PROCARBOXYPEPTIDASE B use CARBOXYPEPTIDASE B (NM) 1985-2003

Public note

2004; CARBOXYPEPTIDASE B was indexed under CARBOXYPEPTIDASES 1974-2003; PROCARBOXYPEPTIDASE B was indexed under CARBOXYPEPTIDASES & ENZYME PRECURSORS 1985-2003