Calpain and caspase: can you tell the difference?

@article{Wang2000CalpainAC,
  title={Calpain and caspase: can you tell the difference?},
  author={Kevin K.W. Wang},
  journal={Trends in Neurosciences},
  year={2000},
  volume={23},
  pages={20-26}
}
  • K. Wang
  • Published 1 January 2000
  • Biology
  • Trends in Neurosciences
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