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Tryptases MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Tryptases
Tree Number(s)
D08.811.277.656.300.760.902
D08.811.277.656.959.350.902
Unique ID
D053802
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D053802
Scope Note
A family of neutral serine proteases with TRYPSIN-like activity. Tryptases are primarily found in the SECRETORY GRANULES of MAST CELLS and are released during mast cell degranulation.
Entry Term(s)
Mast Cell Tryptase
Skin Tryptase
Tryptase
alpha-Tryptase
alpha-Tryptases
beta-Tryptase
beta-Tryptases
delta-Tryptase
delta-Tryptases
gamma-Tryptase
gamma-Tryptases
Related Numbers
EC 3.4.21.59
Public MeSH Note
2007; TRYPTASE was indexed under SERINE ENDOPEPTIDASES 1993-2006
History Note
2007(1993)
Date Established
2007/01/01
Date of Entry
2006/07/05
Revision Date
2009/07/06
Tryptases Preferred
gamma-Tryptases Narrower
beta-Tryptases Narrower
delta-Tryptases Narrower
Skin Tryptase Narrower
Mast Cell Tryptase Narrower
alpha-Tryptases Narrower
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