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Cathepsins  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A group of lysosomal proteinases or endopeptidases found in aqueous extracts of a variety of animal tissues. They function optimally within an acidic pH range. The cathepsins occur as a variety of enzyme subtypes including SERINE PROTEASES; ASPARTIC PROTEINASES; and CYSTEINE PROTEASES.

Broader concept

Synonym(s)

  • Cathepsin

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-NMMXVRP5-Q

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