Aminopeptidases

This book summarizes recently gathered information regarding the aminopeptidases. Nomenclature, distributions in the plant and animal kingdoms, structural and compositional information, mechanistic studies, homologies, physiological, medical and industrial uses, and molecular genetics of aminopeptidases are described.

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1. Aminopeptidases, Occurrence, Regulation and Nomenclature.- 2. Structure and Function of Bovine Lens Aminopeptidase and Comparison with Homologous Aminopeptidases.- 3. Metallobiochemistry of Aminopeptidases.- 4. Methionine Aminopeptidase: Structure and Function.- 5. Genetic and Biochemical Analysis of Yeast Aminopeptidases.- 6. Alternate Functions for Aminopeptidases: Hydrolysis of Leukotriene A4.- 7. Physiological Roles of Ectoenzymes Indicated by the Use of Aminopeptidase Inhibitors.- 8. Plant Aminopeptidases: Occurrence, Function and Characterization.