Carboxypeptidases
Description
Carboxypeptidases are a group of several Exopeptidase Hydrolase Proteolytic Digestive Enzymes.
Biological Function of Carboxypeptidases
Digestive System
Carboxypeptidases help to complete the digestion of dietary Proteins prior to their absorption into the bloodstream by attacking (breaking) the Carboxyl end of the Peptide chain.
Groups of Carboxypeptidases
Metallocarboxypeptidases
Serine-type Carboxypeptidases
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