Ser in B chain of insulin most rapidly, followed by Leu11Val, Cys(SO3H)19Gly and Phe24Phe. No action on Ac-Phe-Tyr(I)2.
Reaction: Milk clotting activity. Preferential cleavage of Gly8Ser in B chain of insulin most rapidly, followed by Leu11Val, Cys(SO3H)19Gly and Phe24Phe. No action on Ac-Phe-Tyr(I)2.
Other name(s): Dictyostelium discoideum aspartic proteinase; Dictyostelium discoideum aspartic proteinase E; Physarum flavicomum aspartic proteinase; Physarum polycephalum acid proteinase; Physarum aspartic proteinase; physaropepsin
Comments: Belongs In peptidase family S53. From the slime mold Physarum polycephalum. Is not inhibited by pepstatin, but is blocked by methyl 2-diazoacetamidohexanoate. Closely similar enzymes are found in Dictyostelium discoideum and P. flavicomum. Formerly included in EC 3.4.23.6.
Links to other databases: BRENDA, EXPASY, KEGG, MEROPS, Metacyc, CAS registry number: 94949-28-7
References:
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