Curbing activation: proprotein convertases in homeostasis and pathology

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The proprotein convertases (PCs) are a seven-member family of endoproteases that activate proproteins by cleavage at basic motifs. Expression patterns for individual PCs vary widely, and all cells express several members. The list of substrates activated by PCs has grown to include neuropeptides, peptide hormones, growth and differentiation factors, receptors, enzymes, adhesion molecules, blood coagulation...

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