Neprilysin

UniProtKB accession:  Q61391

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UniProtKB description:  Thermolysin-like specificity, but is almost confined on acting on polypeptides of up to 30 amino acids (By similarity). Biologically important in the destruction of opioid peptides such as Met- and Leu-enkephalins by cleavage of a Gly-Phe bond (By similarity). Catalyzes cleavage of bradykinin, substance P and neurotensin peptides (By similarity). Able to cleave angiotensin-1, angiotensin-2 and angiotensin 1-9 (By similarity). Involved in the degradation of the atrial natriuretic factor (ANF) (By similarity). Displays UV-inducible elastase activity toward skin preelastic and elastic fibers (PubMed:20876573).