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Cysteine cathepsins and autoimmune diseases: A bidirectional Mendelian randomization.
Medicine - 25 Oct 2024
Wu Yetong, Li Qiaoqiao, Lou Yake, Zhou Zhongzheng, Huang Jing
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Cysteine cathepsins are proteolytic enzymes crucial in various physiological and pathological processes, primarily operating within lysosomes. Their functions include protein degradation, immune system regulation, and involvement in various diseases. While some cysteine cathepsins play important roles in the immune system, their connection to autoimmune diseases remains unclear. This study proposes using...
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