Exopeptidases

Knowledge of proteases has gone far beyond the stage at which the individual scientist can expect to have read most of the relevant original papers. Furthermore, many reviews of the literature are inadequate to the needs of the researcher. This volume on exopeptidases and its forerunner on endopeptidases are designed to serve as a primary reference work in the field, summarizing the identifying properties, physico-chemical characteristics, and supporting publications for the proteases (proteinases and peptidases) that constitute the pathways of intracellular and extracellular protein breakdown in mammalian cells and tissues. The exopeptidases described here include a wide range of peptide hydrolases whose highly varied specificities make important contributions to the metabolism of peptides and proteins. As an effective key to the literature for the study of exopeptidases this book will be invaluable to those working in biochemistry, medicine, biology, physiology and pathology, from undergraduates to researchers and teachers.Barrett, Alan J. is the author of 'Exopeptidases', published 1986 under ISBN 9780120795024 and ISBN 0120795027.