The Ins and Outs of Cathepsins : Physiological Function and Role in Disease Management
The Ins and Outs of Cathepsins : Physiological Function and Role in Disease Management
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Switzerland: MDPI AG
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Cathepsins are the most abundant lysosomal proteases that are mainly found in acidic endo/lysosomal compartments where they play a vital role in intracellular protein degradation, energy metabolism, and immune responses among a host of other functions. The discovery that cathepsins are secreted and remain functionally active outside of the lysosome...
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The Ins and Outs of Cathepsins : Physiological Function and Role in Disease Management
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2073-4409
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2073-4409
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10.3390/cells9071679
