Beta-Ala-His dipeptidase (EC 3.4.13.20, serum carnosinase) is an enzyme.[1][2] This enzyme catalyses the following chemical reaction
- Preferential hydrolysis of the beta-Ala!His dipeptide (carnosine), and also anserine, Xaa!His dipeptides and other dipeptides including homocarnosine
This enzyme is present in the serum of humans and higher primates.
References
- ^ Lenney JF, George RP, Weiss AM, Kucera CM, Chan PW, Rinzler GS (August 1982). "Human serum carnosinase: characterization, distinction from cellular carnosinase, and activation by cadmium". Clinica Chimica Acta; International Journal of Clinical Chemistry. 123 (3): 221–31. doi:10.1016/0009-8981(82)90166-8. PMID 7116644.
- ^ Jackson MC, Kucera CM, Lenney JF (February 1991). "Purification and properties of human serum carnosinase". Clinica Chimica Acta; International Journal of Clinical Chemistry. 196 (2–3): 193–205. doi:10.1016/0009-8981(91)90073-L. PMID 1903095.
External links
- Beta-Ala-His+dipeptidase at the U.S. National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
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