β-Ala-His dipeptidase

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β-Ala-His dipeptidase Structure
β-Ala-His dipeptidase structure
Common Name β-Ala-His dipeptidase
CAS Number 525589-43-9 Molecular Weight N/A
Density N/A Boiling Point N/A
Molecular Formula N/A Melting Point N/A
MSDS N/A Flash Point N/A

 Use of β-Ala-His dipeptidase


Present in the serum of humans and higher primates, but not in the serum of other mammals. Activated by Cd2+ and citrate. Belongs in peptidase family M20. Reaction: Preferential hydrolysis of the β-Ala┼His dipeptide (carnosine), and also anserine, Xaa┼His dipeptides and other dipeptides including homocarnosine

 Names

Name β-Ala-His dipeptidase
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 β-Ala-His dipeptidase Biological Activity

Description Present in the serum of humans and higher primates, but not in the serum of other mammals. Activated by Cd2+ and citrate. Belongs in peptidase family M20. Reaction: Preferential hydrolysis of the β-Ala┼His dipeptide (carnosine), and also anserine, Xaa┼His dipeptides and other dipeptides including homocarnosine

 Chemical & Physical Properties

No Any Chemical & Physical Properties

 Synonyms

EC 3.4.13.20
serum carnosinase