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Proteinases and Peptidases

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Abstract

Protein turnover in the brain proceeds at a high rate in all developmental stages. This high activity indicates that not only protein synthesis but also protein degradation occurs at high rates. Information IS available about the rate, mechanism, and regulatory factors of protein synthesis m the nervous system, but comparable knowledge on protein breakdown is not yet available (Marks and Lajtha, 1971; Hui and Lajtha, 1983).

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Hui, KS., Lajtha, A. (1986). Proteinases and Peptidases. In: Boulton, A.A., Baker, G.B., Yu, P.H. (eds) Neurotransmitter Enzymes. Neuromethods, vol 5. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1385/0-89603-079-2:421

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