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Evaluation of Protein–Protein Interactions using an On-Membrane Digestion Technique

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Intestinal proteases.

Sameer Rao^1,2, Madhusudan Grover¹

¹Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.

Current Opinion in Gastroenterology

|September 7, 2023

Summary

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Intestinal proteases impact gut health and disease. Targeting these enzymes offers new therapeutic strategies for gastrointestinal disorders like IBS, IBD, and celiac disease.

Area of Science:

Gastroenterology and Molecular Biology

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Background:

Intestinal proteases are crucial for gut homeostasis and digestion.
Dysregulation of intestinal proteases is implicated in gastrointestinal diseases.

Conclusions:

Progress in detecting and regulating PA offers potential therapeutic advancements.
Targeting intestinal proteases presents promising treatment avenues for gastrointestinal diseases.