- Source: Gingipain
Gingipains are a family of proteases secreted by Porphyromonas gingivalis. Among other functions, it works to degrade cytokines, thereby downregulating the host response in the form of reduced inflammation. Gingipain has been studied for its potential role in the development of Alzheimer's disease.
See also
Gingipain R
Gingipain K
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Thorarchaeota
- Gingipain
- Porphyromonas gingivalis
- Gingipain R
- Gingipain K
- RGP
- List of EC numbers (EC 3)
- Thorarchaeota
- Asparagine endopeptidase
- LGMN