Summary

Name PPT1
Full Name Palmitoyl-protein thioesterase 1
Synonyms PPT-1, Palmitoyl-protein hydrolase 1 | CLN1, PPT
Primary ID P50897
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Type protein
Relations 0
Function Removes thioester-linked fatty acyl groups such as palmitate from modified cysteine residues in proteins or peptides during lysosomal degradation. Prefers acyl chain lengths of 14 to 18 carbons (PubMed:8816748).

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