Proteases

Proteases are enzymes which are widely distributed in cells and play a key role in protein metabolism. The aim of this paper is to review the classification and nomenclature of proteases, their catalytic mechanisms, the regulation of proteolytic activity and finally the major biological functions of...

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Published inAnnales de biologie clinique (Paris) Vol. 53; no. 5; p. 251
Main Authors Nduwimana, J, Guenet, L, Dorval, I, Blayau, M, Le Gall, J Y, Le Treut, A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published France 1995
Subjects
Animals
Catalysis
Endopeptidases - classification
Endopeptidases - metabolism
Endopeptidases - physiology
Humans
Terminology as Topic
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Summary:Proteases are enzymes which are widely distributed in cells and play a key role in protein metabolism. The aim of this paper is to review the classification and nomenclature of proteases, their catalytic mechanisms, the regulation of proteolytic activity and finally the major biological functions of proteases.
ISSN:0003-3898