Carboxypeptidase B2

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

**Definition:** Carboxypeptidase B2 (423 aa, ~48 kDa) is encoded by the human CPB2 gene. This protein is involved in the cleavage of C-terminal arginine or lysine residues from biologically active peptides and partially degraded fibrin.

**Synonyms:** - CPB2 - Carboxypeptidase U - EC 3.4.17.20 - Plasma Carboxypeptidase B - TAFI - Thrombin-Activable Fibrinolysis Inhibitor - Thrombin-Activatable Fibrinolysis Inhibitor - pCPB