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Review
. 2014 Jul;33(7):1081-7.
doi: 10.1007/s10096-014-2075-1. Epub 2014 Feb 18.

Bacterial proteases: targets for diagnostics and therapy

W E Kaman  1 , J P Hays, H P Endtz, F J Bikker
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Review

Bacterial proteases: targets for diagnostics and therapy

W E Kaman et al. Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis. 2014 Jul.

Abstract

Proteases are essential for the proliferation and growth of bacteria, and are also known to contribute to bacterial virulence. This makes them interesting candidates as diagnostic and therapeutic targets for infectious diseases. In this review, the authors discuss the most recent developments and potential applications for bacterial proteases in the diagnosis and treatment of bacterial infections. Current and future bacterial protease targets are described and their limitations outlined.

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