About The Medical Condition Cathepsin D

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Cathepsin D

Cathepsin D Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Cathepsin D Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Cathepsin D?

An intracellular proteinase found in a variety of tissue. It has specificity similar to but narrower than that of pepsin A. The enzyme is involved in catabolism of cartilage and connective tissue. EC 3.4.23.5. (Formerly EC 3.4.4.23).

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