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Leupeptins

Medical Definition: A group of acylated oligopeptides produced by Actinomycetes that function as protease inhibitors. They have been known to inhibit to varying degrees trypsin, plasmin, KALLIKREINS, papain and the cathepsins.
Guide Notes: protease inhib
Previously Indexed: Oligopeptides (1973-1974)

Leupeptins Medical Definitions and Terms

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