Lysosomal hydrolases of the epidermis. 3. Peptide hydrolases

Br J Dermatol. 1975 Nov;93(5):509-17. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.1975.tb02243.x.

Abstract

Four distinct peptide hydrolases (EC 3-4) have been characterized in guinea-pig epidermis; these are cathepsin B1, cathepsin C, cathepsin D and arylamidase. Their properties are consistent with those of lysosomal enzymes. Cathepsin E was not detected.

MeSH terms

  • Aminopeptidases / analysis
  • Animals
  • Cathepsins / analysis
  • Chlorides
  • Cysteamine
  • Cysteine
  • Enzyme Activation
  • Guinea Pigs
  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Kinetics
  • Lysosomes / enzymology
  • Peptide Hydrolases / metabolism*
  • Skin / enzymology*

Substances

  • Chlorides
  • Cysteamine
  • Cathepsins
  • Peptide Hydrolases
  • Aminopeptidases
  • Cysteine