Abstract
The knowledge that very different processes such as normal and neoplastic cell growth, reproduction and death are dependent on the presence of adequate levels of transglutaminases (TGase: EC 2.3.2.13) and that they are capable of affecting the differentiation and proliferative capability of several cell types, has prompted a multitude of researchers to study these fascinating molecules. In the following overview we intend to summarize the currently known information on the biological significance of these enzymes.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 367-372 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Amino Acids |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - Jul 2004 |
Keywords
- Cell death
- Cell differentiation
- Pathology
- Physiology
- Transglutaminases
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Biochemistry
- Endocrinology