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... > Enzymes and Coenzymes > Enzymes > Hydrolases > Peptide Hydrolases > Cysteine Proteases > Cathepsin Z
... > Enzymes and Coenzymes > Enzymes > Hydrolases > Peptide Hydrolases > Exopeptidases > Carboxypeptidases > Cathepsin Z
... > Enzymes and Coenzymes > Enzymes > Hydrolases > Peptide Hydrolases > Cathepsins > Cathepsin Z

Preferred term

Cathepsin Z  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Cathepsin P

Note

  • Cathepsin X, an obsolete multi-meaning term appearing in older literature goes here or at CATHEPSIN K: check text

Scope note

  • A ubiquitously-expressed cysteine peptidase that exhibits carboxypeptidase activity. It is highly expressed in a variety of immune cell types and may play a role in inflammatory processes and immune responses.

History note

  • 2010(1984); use CATHEPSIN K 1984-2009

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D056663

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