ectopeptidase

English

Etymology

ecto- +‎ peptidase

Noun

ectopeptidase (plural ectopeptidases)

  1. (biochemistry) Synonym of endopeptidase
    • 2015 July 30, “Differential Expression and Enzymatic Activity of DPPIV/CD26 Affects Migration Ability of Cervical Carcinoma Cells”, in PLOS ONE‎, DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0134305:
      Considering the interaction of DPPIV/CD26 with extracellular matrix components and through regulation of E-cadherin, matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), and tissue inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases (TIMPs), it remains to be more clearly established whether tumor progression is more affected by the ectopeptidase activity or non-proteolytic mechanisms.
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