Cathepsin X, an obsolete multi-meaning term appearing in older literature goes here or at CATHEPSIN K: check text
Scope Note
A ubiquitously-expressed cysteine peptidase that exhibits carboxypeptidase activity. It is highly expressed in a variety of immune cell types and may play a role in inflammatory processes and immune responses.
Entry Term(s)
Cathepsin P
Registry Numbers
EC 3.4.18.1
Public MeSH Note
2010; CATHEPSIN Z was indexed under CATHEPSINS 1984-2009
A ubiquitously-expressed cysteine peptidase that exhibits carboxypeptidase activity. It is highly expressed in a variety of immune cell types and may play a role in inflammatory processes and immune responses.
