Functional proteomic profiling reveals KLK13 and TMPRSS11D as active proteases in the lower female reproductive tract [version 2; referees: 2 approved]
Background: Cervical-vaginal fluid (CVF) hydrates the mucosa of the lower female reproductive tract and is known to contain numerous proteases. The low pH of CVF (4.5 or below in healthy women of reproductive age) is a uniquely human attribute and poses a challenge for the proteolytic functioning of...
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F1000 Research Ltd
2018-12-01
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| Series: | F1000Research |
| Online Access: | https://f1000research.com/articles/7-1666/v2 |