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calpain [′kal‚pān] (cell and molecular biology) A calcium-dependent cysteine protease in the cytoplasm that is central to most processes in cell biology (plasma membrane-associated signaling events; cell proliferation, differentiation, activation, and communication; and programmed cell death). Its overactivation has been observed in muscular dystrophy, Alzheimer's disease, AIDS, cataract formation, multiple sclerosis, and arthritis. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| By analyzing DNA samples from live cattle, carcasses or beef cuts for the presence of the tenderness markers Calpain and Calpastatin, they can be more sure of serving tender beef to their customers, the company says. IGENITY TenderGENE[TM] Developed by the USDA Meat Animal Research Center (MARC), it identifies calpain, a naturally occurring protein that enhances tenderness. A) Beta-carotene B) Casein C) Calpastatin D) Calpain 15. |
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