Cathepsin P, a novel protease in mouse placenta

The complete cDNA nucleotide sequence of a novel cathepsin derived from mouse placenta, termed cathepsin P, was determined. mRNA for cathepsin P was expressed in placenta and at lower levels in visceral yolk sac, but could not be detected in a range of adult tissues. The expression pattern of this p...

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Published in:Biochemical journal 1999-10, Vol.343 Pt 2 (2), p.307-309
Main Authors: Sol-Church, K, Frenck, J, Troeber, D, Mason, R W
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Amino Acid Sequence
Animals
Base Sequence
Cathepsin K
Cathepsin L
Cathepsins - chemistry
Cathepsins - genetics
Cloning, Molecular
Cysteine Endopeptidases
Embryonic and Fetal Development
Endopeptidases
Expressed Sequence Tags
Female
Mice
Molecular Sequence Data
Organ Specificity
Placenta - enzymology
Rats
RNA, Messenger - analysis
RNA, Messenger - genetics
Sequence Alignment
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Summary:The complete cDNA nucleotide sequence of a novel cathepsin derived from mouse placenta, termed cathepsin P, was determined. mRNA for cathepsin P was expressed in placenta and at lower levels in visceral yolk sac, but could not be detected in a range of adult tissues. The expression pattern of this protease indicates that it probably plays an important role during implantation and fetal development.
ISSN:0264-6021
1470-8728
DOI:10.1042/0264-6021:3430307