Calpain 11

Definition:

EC Tree > 3 Hydrolases > 3.4 Acting on peptide bonds (peptidases) > 3.4.22 Cysteine endopeptidases > 3.4.22.B31 calpain 11
Calpain 11 is a testis-specific calpain-family cysteine protease found in viruses and cellular organisms, with broad endopeptidase specificity. It is expressed predominantly in testis and participates in sperm development and differentiation. It features a classical calpain-like catalytic architecture.

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