Cathepsin K deficiency in mice induces structural and metabolic changes in the central nervous system that are associated with learning and memory deficits
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cathepsin K is a cysteine peptidase known for its importance in osteoclast-mediated bone resorption. Inhibitors of cathepsin K are in clinical trials for treatment of osteoporosis. However, side effects of first generation inhibitors...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-07-01
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Series: | BMC Neuroscience |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2202/12/74 |