A neutral endopeptidase in the microvillar membrane of pig intestine. Partial purification and properties

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  • Erik Michael Danielsen
  • J P Vyas
  • A J Kenny
An enzyme hydrolysing [125I]iodo-insulin B chain was enriched in preparations of intestinal microvilli. The activity could be solubilized by Triton X-100 and was partially (76-fold) purified. It was very sensitive to inhibition by phosphoramidon and was also inhibited by chelating agents. In its enzymic, molecular and immunological properties the intestinal enzyme closely resembled kidney microvillar neutral endopeptidase (kidney-brush-border neutral proteinase, EC 3.4.24.11).
Original languageEnglish
JournalBiochemical Journal
Volume191
Issue number2
Pages (from-to)645-8
Number of pages3
ISSN0264-6021
Publication statusPublished - 1980

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Keywords: Animals; Cations, Divalent; Cell Membrane; Chelating Agents; Chemical Phenomena; Chemistry; Endopeptidases; Intestinal Mucosa; Microvilli; Molecular Weight; Protease Inhibitors; Swine

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