NLN
Function
Hydrolyzes oligopeptides such as neurotensin, bradykinin and dynorphin A (By similarity). Acts as a regulator of cannabinoid signaling pathway by mediating degradation of hemopressin, an antagonist peptide of the cannabinoid receptor CNR1 (By similarity).
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the peptidase M3 family.
Cellular localization
- Mitochondrion intermembrane space
- Cytoplasm
- Cytosol
Alternative names
AGTBP, KIAA1226, NLN, Angiotensin-binding protein, Microsomal endopeptidase, Mitochondrial oligopeptidase M, Neurotensin endopeptidase, MEP