Carboxypeptidase H

**Definition:** A ZINC-containing exopeptidase primarily found in SECRETORY VESICLES of endocrine and neuroendocrine cells. It catalyzes the cleavage of C-terminal ARGININE or LYSINE residues from polypeptides and is active in processing precursors of PEPTIDE HORMONES and other bioactive peptides.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.277.656.350.245.167 - D08.811.277.656.350.555.250 - D08.811.277.656.675.555.250 - D08.811.277.656.837.124

**Synonyms:** - Carboxypeptidase E - Enkephalin Convertase - Enkephalin-Forming Carboxypeptidase - Enkephalin-Synthesizing Carboxypeptidase