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Regulatory role of cathepsin D in apoptosis.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  17951163     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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. Cathepsin D can either induce apoptosis in presence of cytotoxic factors, but in certain studies an inhibitory role in apoptosis was also reviewed. Detailed review of involvement of cathepsin D in cell apoptosis is a purpose of this paper.
Authors:
Alina Minarowska; Lukasz Minarowski; Alicja Karwowska; Marek Gacko
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Folia histochemica et cytobiologica / Polish Academy of Sciences, Polish Histochemical and Cytochemical Society     Volume:  45     ISSN:  0239-8508     ISO Abbreviation:  Folia Histochem. Cytobiol.     Publication Date:  2007  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2007-10-22     Completed Date:  2008-04-11     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8502651     Medline TA:  Folia Histochem Cytobiol     Country:  Poland    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  159-63     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
3rd Department of Children's Diseases, Medical University of Białystok, Poland. minar@mp.pl
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Apoptosis / physiology*
Cathepsin D / physiology*
Humans
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
EC 3.4.23.5/Cathepsin D

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