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.
Synonyms: Cathepsin, EC 3.4.-, Cathepsins
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note specifics ,use CATHEPSINS to search CATHEPSIN 1966-78 ,79; was CATHEPSIN 1963-78 (Prov 1963-64) ,79; was CATHEPSIN 1965-78
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D002403
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