-!- This type-II membrane-associated serine peptidase has been implicated in cell growth and development. -!- The enzyme has been shown to activate blood coagulation factor VII by cleavage of the 152-Arg-|-Ile-153 peptide bound in BHK cells, thus indicating a possible role in the initiation of blood coagulation. -!- There is no cleavage after aromatic or aliphatic residues. -!- The occupancy of the S2 site is an absolute requirement for catalysis and a basic residue at that site is preferred to an aliphatic residue. -!- The nature of the residue at S3 also affects hydrolysis, with Gln being much more favorable than Ala. -!- Belongs to peptidase family S1A.