Pappalysin-2
Definition:
Metalloproteinase which specifically cleaves insulin-like growth factor binding protein (IGFBP)-5 at the '163-Ser-|-Lys-164' bond. Shows limited proteolysis toward IGFBP-3.
References:
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[1]. Andrew Dauber, et al. Mutations in pregnancy-associated plasma protein A2 cause short stature due to low IGF-I availability. EMBO Mol Med. 2016 Apr 1;8(4):363-74. [Content Brief]
[2]. M T Overgaard, et al. Pregnancy-associated plasma protein-A2 (PAPP-A2), a novel insulin-like growth factor-binding protein-5 proteinase. J Biol Chem. 2001 Jun 15;276(24):21849-53. [Content Brief]
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