Carboxypeptidase A2

Carboxypeptidase A2 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the CPA2 gene. This protein functions as a digestive enzyme which is secreted (in inactive form) into pancreatic juice by the acinar cells of the pancreas.

Three different forms of human pancreatic procarboxypeptidase A have been isolated. The A1 and A2 forms are monomeric proteins with different biochemical properties. The A2 form of pancreatic procarboxypeptidase acts on aromatic C-terminal residues

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External links The MEROPS online database for peptidases and their inhibitors: M14.002