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virus > viral tropism > host cell > cellular receptor > dipeptidyl peptidase 4

Preferred term

dipeptidyl peptidase 4  

Definition

  • The protein encoded by the DPP4 gene is an enzyme expressed on the surface of most cell types and is associated with immune regulation, signal transduction, and apoptosis. It is a type II transmembrane glycoprotein, but a soluble form, which lacks the intracellular and transmembrane part, is present in blood plasma and various body fluids. DPP-4 is a serine exopeptidase that cleaves X-proline or X-alanine dipeptides from the N-terminus of polypeptides. (Wikipedia)

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • adenosine deaminase complexing protein 2
  • Dpp4

Creator

  • Patricia Fener

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/C0X-XGMJV457-2

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