Human cathepsin D.

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Alina Minarowska · Medical University of Białystok

M Gacko · Medical University of Białystok

Alicja Karwowska · Medical University of Białystok

Łukasz Minarowski · Medical University of Białystok

Abstract

A literature survey was performed of human cathepsin D gene, cathepsin D biosynthesis, posttranslatory modifications, transport within the cell, substrate specificity and catalytic effect. Methods used to determine the activity and level of this proteinase as well as its role in the biochemistry and pathobiochemistry of cells, tissues and organs were considered.

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Protease and Inhibitor Mechanisms Bone Metabolism and Diseases S100 Proteins and Annexins

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Published in: Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica

Volume 46, Issue 1, pp. 23-38

DOI: 10.2478/v10042-008-0003-x

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Human cathepsin D.

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