The evolving roles of cell surface proteases in health and disease: Implications for developmental, adaptive, inflammatory, and neoplastic processes
Madri JA. The evolving roles of cell surface proteases in health and disease: Implications for developmental, adaptive, inflammatory, and neoplastic processes. Current Topics In Developmental Biology 2003, 54: 391-410. PMID: 12696757, DOI: 10.1016/s0070-2153(03)54016-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptation, PhysiologicalAnimalsCell MembraneEndopeptidasesHumansInflammationMembrane ProteinsNeoplasmsSignal TransductionConceptsCell surface proteolysisCell surface proteaseSurface proteolysisSurface proteaseDiversity of enzymesExtracellular matrix remodelingMaintenance of homeostasisBiological functionsMatrix remodelingAdaptive responseNormal homeostasisProteolytic responseCell proliferationProteolysisProtease activityEnzyme systemGeneral importanceHomeostasisProteaseCell attractionVascular systemDegenerative diseasesImportant processNeoplastic processComplement system