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Peptidases and proteinases (Plasmodium spp.)

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Proteolytic enzymes (also termed peptidases, proteinases or proteases) are involved in many biological processes and all stages of the Plasmodium life cycle [1].

Targets

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PfPMV (Plasmodium falciparum plasmepsin V) C Show summary » More detailed page go icon to follow link

PfPMX (Plasmodium falciparum plasmepsin X) C Show summary » More detailed page go icon to follow link

Plasmodium falciparum proteasome subunit beta type-5 Show summary » More detailed page go icon to follow link

PfSUB1 (Plasmodium falciparum subtilisin-like protease 1) Show summary » More detailed page go icon to follow link

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How to cite this family page

Database page citation:

Peptidases and proteinases (Plasmodium spp.). Accessed on 04/04/2026. IUPHAR/BPS Guide to PHARMACOLOGY, http://www.guidetopharmacology.org/GRAC/FamilyDisplayForward?familyId=1063.

Concise Guide to PHARMACOLOGY citation:

Alexander SPH, Gibb AJ, Kelly E, Mathie AA, Peach CJ, Veale EL, Cidlowski JA, Davenport AP, Fabbro D, Spedding M, Striessnig J, Armstrong JF, Buneman OP, Faccenda E, Harding SD, Southan C, Davies JA et al. (2025) The Concise Guide to PHARMACOLOGY 2025/26: Introduction and Other Protein Targets. Br J Pharmacol. 182: S1-S23.