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Cathepsin E
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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.
Other names
Proteinase, Slow Moving; Moving Proteinase, Slow; Slow Moving Proteinase; Erythrocyte Membrane Aspartic Proteinase
Substance
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Drugs
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symplocin A
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*Peptides
Cathepsin E/antagonists & inhibitors.
J Nat Prod. 2012 Mar 23;75(3):425-31
Ctse protein, rat
EC 3.4.23.34
*Cathepsin E.
Ctse protein, mouse
EC 3.4.23.34
*Cathepsin E.
CTSE protein, human
EC 3.4.23.5
*Cathepsin E.
procathepsin E
EC 3.4.23.-
*Enzyme Precursors
*Cathepsin E.
Biochem Biophys Res Commun 1991;175(1):152