Cathepsin K: A Novel Diagnostic and Predictive Biomarker for Renal Tumors
Cathepsin K is a papain-like cysteine protease with high matrix-degrading activity. Among several cathepsins, cathepsin K is the most potent mammalian collagenase, mainly expressed by osteoclasts. This review summarizes most of the recent findings of cathepsin K expression, highlighting its role in...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-05-01
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| Series: | Cancers |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/13/10/2441 |