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Enzymes and Coenzymes > Enzymes > Hydrolases > Peptide Hydrolases > Cathepsins

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Cathepsins  

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  • Cathepsin

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  • 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.

History note

  • 79; was CATHEPSIN 1963-78 (Prov 1963-64)

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