Effects of cysteine proteases on the structural and mechanical properties of collagen fibers

Preety Panwar, Xin Du, Vidhu Sharma, Guillaume Lamour, Mickael Castro, Hongbin Li, Dieter Brömme

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Abstract

Background: Collagen macromolecules are biologically relevant substrates in tissue remodeling and bone-related diseases. Results: We investigated the action of cysteine proteases on the structural integrity and mechanical functionality of collagen fibers. Conclusion: Using ultrastructural and biochemical techniques, we present a model of collagen fiber degradation via cathepsin K. Significance: Our data provide new insights in matrix degradation and may allow new strategies to inhibit it.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5940-5950
Number of pages11
JournalJournal of Biological Chemistry
Volume288
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - 22 Feb 2013
Externally publishedYes

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