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Hurpin is a selective inhibitor of lysosomal cathepsin L and protects keratinocytes from ultraviolet-induced apoptosis

Authors :
Welss, Thomas
Sun, Jiuru
Irving, James A.
Blum, Rainer
Smith, A. Ian
Whisstock, James C.
Pike, Robert N.
Mikecz, Anna von
Ruzicka, Thomas
Bird, Phillip I.
Abts, Harry F.
Source :
Biochemistry. June 24, 2003, Vol. 42 Issue 24, 7381-7389
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Research has been conducted on serpin superfamily member hurpin, linked to human keratinocyte apoptosis. Results deminstrate that hurpin is an inhibitor of the archetypal lysosome cysteine proteinase cathepsin L.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00062960
Volume :
42
Issue :
24
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Biochemistry
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.105969773