NCIt definition : Neuroendocrine convertase 1 (753 aa, 84 kDa) is encoded by the human PCSK1 gene.
This protein plays a role in the proteolytic activation of protein hormones and neuropeptides.;
NCIt note : Neuroendocrine convertase 1 releases mature proteins from their proproteins through
cleavage of -Lys-Arg-/Xaa bonds, where Xaa can be any amino acid. (UniProt);