Tryptase ({EC number|3.4.21.59}, ) is the most abundant secretory granule-derived serine proteinase contained in mast cells and has been used as a marker for mast cell activation. This enzyme catalyses the following chemical reaction == Nomenclature == Tryptase is also known by mast cell tryptase, mast cell protease II, skin tryptase, lung tryptas...
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<enzyme> Isolated from mouse; prior to 1993 tryptase was indexed as tosylarginine methyl ester hydrolase ... Pharmacological action: inflammation mediators, mitogens ... Registry number: EC 3.4.21.59 ... Synonym: mast cell tryptase 2, mmcp-7, human mast cell tryptase, mast cell protease 7, mast cell tryptase, granzyme k ... (26 Jun 1999) ... ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: trip′tās Definitions: 1. A neutral protease released from mast cells during cellular activation and degranulation.
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