What is the role of carboxypeptidase B and trypsin-like peptidases in glucagon formation?

Correct Answer: Hydrolyze proglucagon into glucagon
In alpha-cells, glucagon is first synthesized as a pro-hormone, “proglucagon”. In alpha-cells, lysosomal enzyme peptidases such as carboxypeptidase B and trypsin-like peptidases hydrolyze pro-glucagon to generate glucagon and inactive peptides from both its N-terminal end and C-terminal end.