Cathepsin W

Cathepsin W is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CTSW gene.

The protein encoded by this gene, a member of the peptidase C1 family, is a cysteine proteinase that may have a specific function in the mechanism or regulation of T-cell cytolytic activity. The encoded protein is found associated with the membrane inside the endoplasmic reticulum of natural killer and cytotoxic T-cells. Expression of this gene is up-regulated by interleukin-2.

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External links
 The MEROPS online database for peptidases and their inhibitors: C01.037

Category:Peptidase
Category:EC 3.4.22
Category:Cathepsins