METHOXYLEUCINE AMINOPEPTIDASE
\mˈɛθəksˌa͡ɪljuːsˌiːn ɐmˈɪnə͡ʊpptˌɪde͡ɪs], \mˈɛθəksˌaɪljuːsˌiːn ɐmˈɪnəʊpptˌɪdeɪs], \m_ˈɛ_θ_ə_k_s_ˌaɪ_l_j_uː_s_ˌiː_n ɐ_m_ˈɪ_n_əʊ_p_p_t_ˌɪ_d_eɪ_s]\
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A zinc containing enzyme of the hydrolase class that catalyzes the removal of the N-terminal amino acid from most L-peptides, particularly those with N-terminal leucine residues but not those with N-terminal lysine or arginine residues. This occurs in tissue cell cytosol, with high activity in the duodenum, liver, and kidney. EC 3.4.11.1
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