Cathepsin E

Katepsin E

Svensk definition

Ett asparaginendopeptidas av hydrolasklass som liknar katepsin D, men har en något bredare specificitet. EC 3.4.23.34.

Engelsk definition

An aspartic endopeptidase that is similar in structure to CATHEPSIN D. It is found primarily in the cells of the immune system where it may play a role in processing of CELL SURFACE ANTIGENS.

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Engelska synonymer

Erythrocyte Membrane Aspartic Proteinase Slow Moving Proteinase Moving Proteinase, Slow Proteinase, Slow Moving