Proteases and Proteolysis in the Lysosome

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Journal Experientia

Specialty Science

Date 1992 Feb 15

PMID 1740187

Citations 49

Authors

P Bohley

P O Seglen

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Abstract

Proteins sequestered by a non-selective bulk process within the lysosomes turn over with an apparent half-life of about 8 minutes and this rapid lysosomal proteolysis is initiated by endopeptidases, in particular by the cathepsins D and L. We describe also the cathepsins B and H which show mainly exopeptidase and only low endopeptidase activity. Especially cathepsin H is most probably the only lysosomal aminopeptidase in many cell types. Additionally, the properties of other mammalian lysosomal endo- and exopeptidases are compared. Finally, we discuss some of the conditions for the action of lysosomal proteases as the low intralysosomal pH, the high part of lysosomal thiol groups and the absence of intralysosomal proteinase inhibitors.

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