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Cathepsin E

MESHD020059

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.

Synonyms

  • Erythrocyte Membrane Aspartic Proteinase
  • Slow Moving Proteinase
  • Moving Proteinase, Slow
  • Proteinase, Slow Moving

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:25:36.043Z