Aspartic proteases are abundant and active in acidified wound fluid
E. Barbosa da Silva, M. Crane, L. Liu, D. J. Gelsinger, A. Jordon, R. L. McKinney, C. P. Eberson, A. Jamieson, A. J. O'Donoghue
This study identifies aspartic proteases as active enzymes in acidified wound fluid, showing their activity is optimal between pH 3.0 and 3.8 and persists for ten days post-injury.
bioRxiv · Jun 30, 2024 · PreprintBiochemistry