<i>The Ins and Outs of Cathepsins</i>: Physiological Function and Role in Disease Management
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...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-07-01
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Series: | Cells |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/7/1679 |