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Cathepsin D and H2O2 stimulate degradation of thioredoxin-1: implication for endothelial cell apoptosis.
The Journal of biological chemistry - 30 Dec 2005
Haendeler Judith, Popp Rüdiger, Goy Christine, Tischler Verena, Zeiher Andreas M, Dimmeler Stefanie
Abstract excerpt
Cathepsin D (CatD) is a lysosomal aspartic proteinase and plays an important role in the degradation of proteins and in apoptotic processes induced by oxidative stress, cytokines, and aging. All of these stimuli are potent inducers of endothelial cell apoptosis. Therefore, we investigated the role of CatD in endothelial cell apoptosis and determined the underlying mechanisms. Incubation with 100-500 microm H2O2...
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