Asparaginyl endopeptidase that may act as an activator of REP1. Expressed in germinating seeds. Expressed in aleurone layers of germinating seeds 4 days after imbibition (PubMed:12684786). Expressed in developing seeds from 25 to 35 days after flowering (PubMed:12684786). Down-regulated by treatment with gibberellin (GA3) (at protein level) (PubMed:12684786). Induced by hydrogen peroxide (PubMed:21972902). Belongs to the peptidase C13 family.