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