New Advances in the Understanding of Proteases as Diagnostic and Pharmaceutical Targets in Homeostatic and Pathologic Conditions

Dear colleagues,

Proteases are enzymes with well-known properties and are involved in every homeostatic, pathological, and regenerative process. They belong to different classes and superfamilies, and increasing research is dedicated to measuring their activity and specificity. Recent discoveries highlight their potential use as biomarkers in disease and healing. However, multiple proteases are expressed in our body, and very often, they have similar catalytic properties, showing high redundancy.  In this special issue, we want to highlight new advances in investigating these enzymes collecting original works and reviews focused on understanding proteases as critical players in pathophysiological molecular mechanisms and their role as biomarkers or pharmacological targets.

Dr. Alessandro Parodi
Guest Editor

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