A Novel Legumain-Like Protease in Macrobrachium nipponense: Identification, Characterization, and Function Analysis in Ovary Maturation

Legumain, also called aspartic endopeptidase (AEP), is a member of the cysteine protease family and is involved in various physiological processes. In this study, we analyzed the characteristics of a novel legumain-like (named Mn-Lel) in the female oriental river prawn, Macrobrachium nipponense, whi...

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Main Authors: Sufei Jiang, Yiwei Xiong, Wenyi Zhang, Junpeng Zhu, Dan Cheng, Yongsheng Gong, Yan Wu, Hui Qiao, Hongtuo Fu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2022.858726/full