Cathepsin A

Katepsin A

Engelsk definition

A carboxypeptidase that catalyzes the release of a C-terminal amino acid with a broad specificity. It also plays a role in the LYSOSOMES by protecting BETA-GALACTOSIDASE and NEURAMINIDASE from degradation. It was formerly classified as EC 3.4.12.1 and EC 3.4.21.13.

Svenska synonymer

Karboxipeptidas C — Karboxipeptidas Y

Engelska synonymer

beta-Galactosidase Protective Protein — beta Galactosidase Protective Protein — BGPP — Serine Carboxypeptidase I — Carboxypeptidase Y — Endothelin Degradation Enzyme — Lysosomal Protective Protein — Acid Carboxypeptidase — Carboxypeptidase C