Cystatin B

An intracellular cystatin subtype that is found in a broad variety of cell types. It is a cytosolic enzyme inhibitor that protects the cell against the proteolytic action of lysosomal enzymes such as CATHEPSINS.

Year introduced: 2009(1984)

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Tree Number(s): D12.776.215.200

MeSH Unique ID: D055313

Registry Number: 88844-95-5

Entry Terms:

• Liver Thiol Proteinase Inhibitor
• Stefin B

See Also:

• Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome

Pharmacologic Action:

• Cysteine Proteinase Inhibitors

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Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Proteins
Cystatins
Cystatin B