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Collagenolytic activity of cathepsin K is specifically modulated by cartilage-resident...

Authors :
Zhenqiang Li
Wu-Shiun Hou
Source :
Biochemistry. 01/25/2000, Vol. 39 Issue 3, p529. 8p. 2 Color Photographs, 4 Black and White Photographs, 2 Charts, 4 Graphs.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Analyzes the effect of glycosaminoglycans (GAG) on the activity of bone and cartilage-resident cathepsins K and L and MMP-1. Cathepsins as predominant cysteine protease in osteoclast-mediated bone remodeling; Finding that GAG, particularly chondroitin sulfates, specifically and selectively increased the stability of cathepsin K.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00062960
Volume :
39
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Biochemistry
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
2820944
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1021/bi992251u