Carboxypeptidase Q

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

**Definition:** Carboxypeptidase Q (472 aa, ~52 kDa) is encoded by the human CPQ gene. This protein plays a role in the hydrolysis of proteins and circulating peptides.

**Synonyms:** - Blood Plasma Glutamate Carboxypeptidase - CPQ - EC 3.4.17.- - Lysosomal Dipeptidase - Plasma Glutamate Carboxypeptidase - Ser-Met Dipeptidase