A Lipocalin-Derived Peptide Modulating Fibroblasts and Extracellular Matrix Proteins

Lipocalin family members have been implicated in development, regeneration, and pathological processes, but their roles are unclear. Interestingly, these proteins are found abundant in the venom of the Lonomia obliqua caterpillar. Lipocalins are β-barrel proteins, which have three conserved motifs i...

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Main Authors: Linda Christian Carrijo-Carvalho, Durvanei A. Maria, Janaina S. Ventura, Kátia L. P. Morais, Robson L. Melo, Consuelo Junqueira Rodrigues, Ana Marisa Chudzinski-Tavassi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2012-01-01
Series:Journal of Toxicology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/325250
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