Carboxypeptidases A

**Definition:** Carboxypeptidases that are primarily found the DIGESTIVE SYSTEM that catalyze the release of C-terminal amino acids. Carboxypeptidases A have little or no activity for hydrolysis of C-terminal ASPARTIC ACID; GLUTAMIC ACID; ARGININE; LYSINE; or PROLINE. This enzyme requires ZINC as a cofactor and was formerly listed as EC 3.4.2.1 and EC 3.4.12.2.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.277.656.350.245.250 - D08.811.277.656.350.555.350 - D08.811.277.656.675.555.350

**Synonyms:** - Carboxypeptidase A