Abstract
Although in recent years the molecular structure and function of calpains have been extensively investigated, some aspects of the roles and properties of these proteinases remain obscure, particularly their precise function in the cell, and the mechanisms inducing and promoting their activation.
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Melloni, E., Michetti, M., Salamino, F., Minafra, R., Sparatore, B., Pontremoli, S. (2000). Isolation and Characterization of Calpain Activator Protein from Bovine Brain. In: Elce, J.S. (eds) Calpain Methods and Protocols. Methods in Molecular Biology™, vol 144. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1385/1-59259-050-0:99
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