Lysine Carboxypeptidase

Synonyms

Anaphylatoxin Inactivator

Bradykininase

Carboxypeptidase N

Carboxypeptidase, Lysine

Inactivator, Anaphylatoxin

Kininase I

A metallocarboxypeptidase that removes C-terminal basic amino acid from peptides and proteins, with preference shown for lysine over arginine. It is a plasma zinc enzyme that inactivates bradykinin and anaphylatoxins.