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Mitochondrial Processing Peptidase MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Mitochondrial Processing Peptidase
Tree Number(s)
D08.811.277.656.300.480.563
D08.811.277.656.675.374.563
D12.776.575.758
Unique ID
D000096122
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000096122
Scope Note
A hetero-dimeric protein consisting of two subunits, alpha and beta, which are referred to as PMPCA and PMPCB in humans. It plays an essential role in removing the N-terminal targeting peptidase from precursor proteins imported into the mitochondria.
Entry Term(s)
Matrix Processing Peptidase
Mitochondrial Processing Protease
alpha-MPP
beta-MPP
Public MeSH Note
2024; MITOCHONDRIAL PROCESSING PEPTIDASE was indexed under METALLOENDOPEPTIDASES, 1990-2023
History Note
2024 (1990)
Date Established
2024/01/01
Date of Entry
2023/07/26
Revision Date
2023/05/22
Mitochondrial Processing Peptidase Preferred
alpha-MPP Narrower
beta-MPP Narrower
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