INSULINASE
\ˈɪnsuːlˌɪne͡ɪs], \ˈɪnsuːlˌɪneɪs], \ˈɪ_n_s_uː_l_ˌɪ_n_eɪ_s]\
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An enzyme the catalyzes the degradation of insulin, glucagon and other polypeptides. It is inhibited by bacitracin, chelating agents EDTA and 1,10-phenanthroline, and by thiol-blocking reagents such as N-ethylmaleimide, but not phosphoramidon. (Eur J Biochem 1994;223:1-5) EC 3.4.24.56.
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hydromorphic
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