Regulatory role of cathepsin D in apoptosis.
Cathepsin D (CTSD, EC 3.4.23.5) is well known aspartyl protease. Among different role in cell physiology, a new function of this enzyme is examined. Cathepsin D is an important regulator of apoptotic pathways in cells. It acts at different stage of intrinsic and extrinsic pathway of apoptosis. Cathe...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Via Medica
2007-10-01
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| Series: | Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica |
| Online Access: | http://czasopisma.viamedica.pl/fhc/article/view/4519 |