ectopeptidase

English

Etymology

From ecto- +‎ peptidase.

Noun

ectopeptidase (plural ectopeptidases)

1. (biochemistry) Synonym of endopeptidase
   • 2015 July 30, “Differential Expression and Enzymatic Activity of DPPIV/CD26 Affects Migration Ability of Cervical Carcinoma Cells”, in PLOS ONE‎^[1], →DOI:

     Considering the interaction of DPPIV/CD26 with extracellular matrix components and through regulation of E-cadherin, matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), and tissue inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases (TIMPs), it remains to be more clearly established whether tumor progression is more affected by the ectopeptidase activity or non-proteolytic mechanisms.