The Key Role of Lysosomal Protease Cathepsins in Viral Infections

The Key Role of Lysosomal Protease Cathepsins in Viral Infections

Cathepsins encompass a family of lysosomal proteases that mediate protein degradation and turnover. Although mainly localized in the endolysosomal compartment, cathepsins are also found in the cytoplasm, nucleus, and extracellular space, where they are involved in cell signaling, extracellular matri...

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Main Authors: Melania Scarcella, Danila d’Angelo, Mariangela Ciampa, Simona Tafuri, Luigi Avallone, Luigi Michele Pavone, Valeria De Pasquale
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-08-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
cathepsins
viruses
infection
physiopathology
therapy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/23/16/9089

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