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Concept UI
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M0003661
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Registry Number
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EC 3.4.-
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Scope Note
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A group of lysosomal proteinases or endopeptidases found in aqueous extracts of a variety of animal tissues. They function optimally within an acidic pH range. The cathepsins occur as a variety of enzyme subtypes including SERINE PROTEASES; ASPARTIC PROTEINASES; and CYSTEINE PROTEASES.
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Terms
- Cathepsins Preferred Term
Term UI T006971
Date01/01/1999
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (1963)
- Cathepsin
Term UI T006970
Date05/18/1978
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID UNK (19XX)