M3 metallopeptidases belong to MEROPS family M3 and are high-molecular-mass zinc metalloendopeptidases. They have varied activities, though the commonest is a form of endopeptidase activity that is restricted to substrates of low molecule mass, and is therefore termed 'oligopeptidase'. (Adapted from FBrf0239469.)
Notes on Group
The M3 METALLOPEPTIDASES gene group contains only one member.
Source Material
The
M3 METALLOPEPTIDASES
Gene Group has been compiled using the following publication(s):
Rawlings and Barrett, 1996-
.