Fibrinogen and fibrin are novel substrates for Fasciola hepatica cathepsin L peptidases.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.molbiopara.2018.02.001
Abstract: Cathepsin peptidases form a major component of the secreted proteins of the blood-feeding trematodes Fasciola hepatica and Schistosoma mansoni. These peptidases fulfill many functions, from facilitating infection to feeding and immune evasion. In this study,… read more here.
Keywords: novel substrates; fibrinogen fibrin; fasciola hepatica; cathepsin ... See more keywords