Alanyl aminopeptidase ( APN ) is a surface - bound metallopeptidase
It exerts profound activity on vital processes
Alanyl aminopeptidase ( APN ) is a surface - bound metallopeptidase that processes the N - terminals of biologically active peptides such as enkephalins , angiotensins , neurokinins , and cytokines .
It exerts profound activity on vital processes such as immune response , cellular growth , and blood pressure control .