Cathepsin C
MESHD020789
A papain-like cysteine protease that has specificity for amino terminal dipeptides. The enzyme plays a role in the activation of several pro-inflammatory serine proteases by removal of their aminoterminal inhibitory dipeptides. Genetic mutations that cause loss of cathepsin C activity in humans are associated with PAPILLON-LEFEVRE DISEASE.
Synonyms
- Dipeptidyl Aminopeptidase I
- Dipeptidyl Peptidase I
- Dipeptidyl Transferase
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