KLK7 catalyzes the degradation of intercellular cohesive structures in the cornified layer of the skin in the continuous shedding of cells from the skin surface. Specific for amino acid residues with aromatic side chains in the P1 position. KLK7 is involved in the activation of precursors to inflammatory cytokines. KLK7 Human Recombinant produced in E.coli is a single, non-glycosylated polypeptide chain containing 249 amino acids (30-253).
