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
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