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... > Enzymes and Coenzymes > Enzymes > Hydrolases > Peptide Hydrolases > Endopeptidases > Serine Endopeptidases > Tryptases
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Tryptases  

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Entry terms

  • Tryptase

Scope note

  • A family of neutral serine proteases with TRYPSIN-like activity. Tryptases are primarily found in the SECRETORY GRANULES of MAST CELLS and are released during mast cell degranulation.

History note

  • 2007(1993)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D053802

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