Papain-like proteases: Applications of their inhibitors

• DOI: 10.5897/ajb2007.000-2139
• Publication Date: 2007-05-02
• Authors: Vikash Kumar Dubey; Monu Pande; B.K. Singh; Medicherla V. Jag...

Proteases are one of the most important classes enzyme and expressed throughout animal plant kingdoms as well in viruses bacteria. The protease family has drawn special attention for drug target cure several diseases such osteoporosis, arthritis cancer. Many proteases from various sources being studied extensively with respect to activity, inhibition structure. In this review, we hope bring together information available about particular emphasis on papain-like cysteine proteases. Besides, inhibitors their potential utilities also discussed.