Dipeptidyl peptidase IV

Dipeptidyl peptidase-IV (DPP-IV) is a multifunctional enzyme that inactivates incretin hormones like GLP-1 and GIP, key regulators of glucose homeostasis. It also acts as a binding protein for extracellular ligands. This enzyme is a significant target in diabetes research and is studied in cancer biology, with applications in both in vitro enzymatic assays and in vivo metabolic studies.