Description
Thermolysin-like specificity, but is almost confined on acting on polypeptides of up to 30 amino acids (PubMed: 2966343) (By similarity). Biologically important in the destruction of opioid peptides such as Met- and Leu-enkephalins by cleavage of a Gly-Phe bond (PubMed: 2966343) (By similarity). Able to cleave angiotensin-1, angiotensin-2 and angiotensin 1-9 (PubMed: 2966343) (By similarity). Involved in the degradation of the atrial natriuretic factor (ANF) (PubMed: 2966343). Displays UV-inducible elastase activity toward skin preelastic and elastic fibers (By similarity)