A novel inhibitor protein for Bombyx cysteine proteinase is homologous to propeptide regions of cysteine proteinases [PDF]
A cDNA clone for an inhibitor of Bombyx cysteine proteinase was isolated and sequenced. Active inhibitor proteins were expressed in Escherichia coli using the cDNA. The open reading frame of the cDNA encodes a 105 residues protein with 19 residues of a signal sequence.
Susumu Y. Takahashi+3 more
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The primary structure of inhibitor of cysteine proteinases from potato [PDF]
The complete amino acid sequence of the cysteine proteinase inhibitor from potato tubers was determined. The inhibitor is a single‐chain protein having 180 amino acid residues. Its primary structure was elucidated by automatic degradation of the intact protein and sequence analysis of peptides generated by CNBr, trypsin and glycyl endopeptidase.
Roman Jerala+4 more
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The effects of a plant proteinase inhibitor from Enterolobium contortisiliquum on human tumor cell lines [PDF]
Supplementary to the efficient inhibition of trypsin, chymotrypsin, plasma kallikrein, and plasmin already described by the EcTI inhibitor from Enterolobium contortisiliquum, it also blocks human neutrophil elastase (K(iapp)=4.3 nM) and prevents phorbol ...
Bhoola K.D.+16 more
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Cystatin-like cysteine proteinase inhibitors of parasitic protozoa [PDF]
A new method has been developed for detecting cystatins and other cysteine proteinase inhibitors. The method, which involves protein separation by SDS-PAGE followed by a cysteine proteinase overlay step, is more sensitive than previously reported techniques: as little as 1 ng of recombinant human cystatin C can be detected and cysteine proteinase ...
Graham H. Coombs+3 more
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Expression of a barley cystatin gene in maize enhances resistance against phytophagous mites by altering their cysteine-proteases [PDF]
Phytocystatins are inhibitors of cysteine-proteases from plants putatively involved in plant defence based on their capability of inhibit heterologous enzymes.
A Kiggundu+49 more
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In vitro and in vivo studies of the trypanocidal properties of WRR-483 against Trypanosoma cruzi. [PDF]
BackgroundCruzain, the major cysteine protease of Trypanosoma cruzi, is an essential enzyme for the parasite life cycle and has been validated as a viable target to treat Chagas' disease.
Brinen, Linda S+6 more
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ADAMTS proteinases: a multi-domain, multi-functional family with roles in extracellular matrix turnover and arthritis [PDF]
Members of the ADAMTS (a disintegrin and metalloproteinase with thrombospondin motifs) family are known to influence development, angiogenesis, coagulation and progression of arthritis.
Jones, GC, Riley, GP
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Novel cruzain inhibitors for the treatment of Chagas' disease. [PDF]
The protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, the etiological agent of Chagas' disease, affects millions of individuals and continues to be an important global health concern.
Arkin, Michelle R+6 more
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Developments in plant breeding for improved nutritional quality of soya beans II. Anti-nutritional factors [PDF]
Nutritional value of most plant materials is limited by the presence of numerous naturally occurring compounds which interfere with nutrient digestion and absorption.
Clarke, E, Wiseman, J
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The ADAMTS (A Disintegrin and Metalloproteinase with Thrombospondin motifs) family [PDF]
The ADAMTS (A Disintegrin and Metalloproteinase with Thrombospondin motifs) enzymes are secreted, multi-domain matrix-associated zinc metalloendopeptidases that have diverse roles in tissue morphogenesis and patho-physiological remodeling, in ...
A Colige+145 more
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