Function
Dipeptidyl peptidase (DPP) is an enzyme which cleaves dipeptides from polypeptides.
- DPP-I see Cathepsin C is involved in inflammatory diseases.
- DPP-II is a serine protease.
- DPP-III acts similarly to DPP-IV.
- DPP-IV (or CD26) cleaves proline dipeptides from the N-termini and is associated with immune regulation.
For details see:
- DPP-XI from Porphyromonas gingivalis cleaves preferentially substrates with Asp/Glu at the P1 position[1].
Relevance
DPP-IV level is alternating in certain malignancies.[2] DPP-IV inhibitors control body glucose levels and provide potential advantages in diabetes type 2 therapies.[3]
Disease
DPP-IV is involved in the development of various chronic liver disease like hepatitis C virus infection.[4]
Structural highlights
Human DPP-I contains 3 chains. and and a which is responsible of the exopeptidase activity of DPP-I by partially blocking the active site cleft. The . [5]
3D Structures of Dipeptidyl peptidase
Dipeptidyl peptidase 3D structures