Author : Ronald L. Mellgren
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1351090712
Total Pages : 427 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (51 download)
Book Synopsis Intracellular Calcium-Dependent Proteolysis by : Ronald L. Mellgren
Download or read book Intracellular Calcium-Dependent Proteolysis written by Ronald L. Mellgren and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-08-08 with total page 427 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intracellular Calcium-Dependent Proteolysis explains what is now known about calpains, which are intracellular, non-lysosomal enzymes involved in intracellular protein catabolism. The book provides a comprehensive overview of topics ranging from the molecular biology of the calpains and their specific inhibitor protein (calpastatin) to physiologic and pathologic consequences of the presence of this proteolytic system in many model cells and tissues. Several theoretical functions of the calpains are discussed, including their potential roles in muscle protein turnover, platelet activation, membrane fusion, and synaptic plasticity. Intracellular Calcium-Dependent Proteolysis is a valuable source of information for researchers and students interested in the regulation of intracellular protein catabolism and the general effects of Ca2+ on cell function.