RecA peptidase

Definition:

EC Tree > 3 Hydrolases > 3.4 Acting on peptide bonds (peptidases) > 3.4.99 Endopeptidases of unknown catalytic mechanism (sub-subclass is currently empty) > 3.4.99.37 RecA peptidase
Pro-opiomelanotropin-converting proteinase is a pituitary prohormone convertase that processes pro-opiomelanocortin into ACTH, melanocortins and beta-endorphin. In the pituitary it generates peptide hormones. It features a subtilisin-like serine-protease fold.

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