Meaning calpain
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A family of calcium-dependent proteolytic enzymes, that are classified as non-lysosomal cysteine proteases. The enzyme can selectively cleave proteins in response to signaling (calcium signals) thought to be involved in cytoskeletal changes, cell cycle, gene expression and apoptotic cell death. Calpain 1 (micro-calpain) and 2 (m-calpain), are ubiqu [..]
Source: cellbiology.med.unsw.edu.au

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Cysteine Proteinase found in many Tissues. Hydrolyzes a variety of endogenous Proteins including Neuropeptides; Cytoskeletal Proteins; Proteins from Smooth Muscle; Cardiac Muscle; liver; Platelets; an [..]
Source: online-medical-dictionary.org

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Cysteine proteinase found in many tissues. Hydrolyzes a variety of endogenous proteins including neuropeptides, cytoskeletal proteins, proteins from smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, liver, platelets and [..]
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(enzyme) Any of a family of enzymes that regulate calcium in the body
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