meprin
/ˈmɛprɪn/
noun
- A type of enzyme (a protein that speeds up chemical reactions) found in the kidneys and intestines, involved in breaking down other proteins.
- The research team discovered a new function of meprin in the immune system.
- Scientists studied how meprin helps digest proteins in the small intestine.
- Abnormal levels of meprin in the body may be linked to kidney disease.