The research progress of kallkrein 4
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1008-6706.2016.08.041
- VernacularTitle:激肽缓释酶4的研究进展
- Author:
Lijie WANG
;
Xiaohua XIE
;
Xiaocen LI
;
Xiumei WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Kallikrein 4;
Protein hydrosis;
Amelogenesis imperfecta;
Tumours
- From:
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy
2016;23(8):1268-1271
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective Kallikrein 4(KLK4) is a glycosylated,chymotrypsin-like serine protease.KLK4 was first isolated from developing enamel by Japanese scientists,later it was discovered that was expressed in the normal and cancerous tissues.Its main function is to play a role in process of the protein hydrosis,resulting in a normal devel-oping or abnormal pathological changes of the organization.This article reviewed the structure,expression,functions, related disease of KLK4 and other aspects.
