SpringerProtocols: Abstract: 12. Isolation and Characterization of Calpain Activator Protein from Bovine Brain

12. Isolation and Characterization of Calpain Activator Protein from Bovine Brain

By: Edon Melloni², Mauro Michetti², Franca Salamino², Roberto Minafra², Bianca Sparatore², Sandro Pontremoli²

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Although in recent years the molecular structure and function of calpains have been extensively investigated, some aspects of the roles and properties of these proteinases remain obscure, particularly their precise function in the cell, and the mechanisms inducing and promoting their activation.

Affiliation(s): (2) Institute of Biological Chemistry, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy

Book Title: Calpain Methods and Protocols

Series: Methods in Molecular Biology | Volume: 144 | Pub. Date: Feb-21-2000 | Page Range: 99-105 | DOI: 10.1385/1-59259-050-0:99

Subject: Neuroscience

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