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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Main Authors: Oswald Julia, Avena Linda, Rehders Maren, Jordans Silvia, Sîrbulescu Ruxandra F, Dauth Stephanie, Lerchl Alexander, Saftig Paul, Brix Klaudia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-07-01
Series:BMC Neuroscience
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2202/12/74