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peptidase

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peptidase [′pep·tə‚dās]
(biochemistry)
An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of peptides to amino acids.


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Both compounds inhibit an enzyme called dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4), which usually controls the body's production of a hormone, called GLP1.
Tokyo, Japan, June 15, 2006 - (JCN) - Ono Pharmaceutical and Banyu Pharmaceutical have obtained positive results in the recent clinical trials of sitagliptin, a dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP4) inhibitor.
OSI) Prosidion's lead compound, PSN9301, is a Dipeptidyl Peptidase IV (DPIV) inhibitor currently in Phase II clinical trials.
 
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