Beta-Secretase 2

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Enzyme

**Definition:** Beta-secretase 2 (518 aa, ~56 kDa) is encoded by the human BACE2 gene. This protein is involved in the cleavage of membrane bound proteins.

**Synonyms:** - 56 kDa Aspartic-Like Protease - ASP1 - Asp 1 - Aspartic-Like Protease 56 kDa - Aspartic-Like Protease, 56 kD - Aspartyl Protease 1 - BACE2 - Beta-Site Amyloid Beta A4 Precursor Protein-Cleaving Enzyme 2 - Beta-Site Amyloid Precursor Protein Cleaving Enzyme 2 - DRAP - Down Region Aspartic Protease - Down Syndrome Region Aspartic Protease - EC 3.4.23.45 - Memapsin 1 - Memapsin-1 - Membrane-Associated Aspartic Protease 1 - Theta-Secretase - Transmembrane Aspartic Proteinase Asp1