Neuroendocrine Convertase 1

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

**Definition:** Neuroendocrine convertase 1 (753 aa, ~84 kDa) is encoded by the human PCSK1 gene. This protein plays a role in the proteolytic activation of protein hormones and neuropeptides.

**Synonyms:** - EC 3.4.21.93 - NEC 1 - PC1 - PCSK1 - Prohormone Convertase 1 - Proprotein Convertase 1 - Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin Type 1 - Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin-Type 1