<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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Main Authors: Tulasi Yadati, Tom Houben, Albert Bitorina, Ronit Shiri-Sverdlov
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:Cells
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/7/1679