Cathepsin Z
Cathepsin X
CTSX
Cysteine-Type Carboxypeptidase
Lysosomal Carboxypeptidase B
Carboxypeptidase LB
Cathepsin IV
Cathepsin B2
Cathepsin Z1
Cathepsin Y
Cathepsin P
EC 3.4.18.1
Preprocathepsin P
The protein encoded by this gene is a lysosomal cysteine proteinase and member of the peptidase C1 family. It exhibits both carboxy-monopeptidase and carboxy-dipeptidase activities. The encoded protein has also been known as cathepsin X and cathepsin P. This gene is expressed ubiquitously in cancer cell lines and primary tumors and, like other members of this family, may be involved in tumorigenesis. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2008]
Forensic Context
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