Calpains definitions

calpains

Calcium-dependent proteinases. ... Origin: calcium + suffix -pain, protease, fr. Papain ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973

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calpains

Type: Term Pronunciation: kal′pānz Definitions: 1. Calcium-dependent thiol proteinases that are cytoplasmic mammalian enzymes. Calpains of different types react in varying degrees to concentrations of calcium ions.
Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=13493

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