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. 1999 Oct 15;343(Pt 2):307–309.

Cathepsin P, a novel protease in mouse placenta.

K Sol-Church 1, J Frenck 1, D Troeber 1, R W Mason 1
PMCID: PMC1220554  PMID: 10510293

Abstract

The complete cDNA nucleotide sequence of a novel cathepsin derived from mouse placenta, termed cathepsin P, was determined. mRNA for cathepsin P was expressed in placenta and at lower levels in visceral yolk sac, but could not be detected in a range of adult tissues. The expression pattern of this protease indicates that it probably plays an important role during implantation and fetal development.

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