Kinoplastid papain-like cystein peptidases

Caffrey, Conor R. and Steverding, Dietmar (2009) Kinoplastid papain-like cystein peptidases. Molecular and Biochemical Parasitology, 167 (1). pp. 12-19. ISSN 0166-6851

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Abstract

Cysteine peptidases are important for growth and survival of kinetoplastid parasites. The best characterised are those homologous to mammalian cathepsins B and L. To address a somewhat confusing terminology, we introduce a unifying nomenclature for kinetoplastid CATB and CATL peptidases. We review their evolutionary relatedness, genomic organisation, developmental expression, subcellular location and physiological functions. In addition, the applications of kinetoplastid CATB and CATL enzymes as vaccine candidates, diagnostic markers and drug targets are discussed.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: sdg 3 - good health and well-being ,/dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/good_health_and_well_being
Faculty \ School: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Norwich Medical School
UEA Research Groups: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Gastroenterology and Gut Biology
Depositing User: EPrints Services
Date Deposited: 25 Nov 2010 11:13
Last Modified: 05 Jan 2023 16:30
URI: https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/15095
DOI: 10.1016/j.molbiopara.2009.04.009

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