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Dipeptidylpeptidase IV (DPP IV) is a serine exopeptidase which removes X-Pro sequences from the N-terminal of natural peptides or artificial substrates. Its biological role in peripheral nerve structures is still obscure. However, the ability of DPP IV to degrade substance P (SP) is attractive for the explanation of the function of this enzyme in peripheral nerve structures of the skin.
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Dubový, P. (1988). Histochemical Evidence of Dipeptidylpeptidase IV Activity in the Schwann Cells Surrounding Unmyelinated Portions of Axons. In: Hník, P., Soukup, T., Vejsada, R., Zelená, J. (eds) Mechanoreceptors. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-0812-4_58
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