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CATHEPSIN D

\kˈaθɪpsˌɪn dˈiː], \kˈaθɪpsˌɪn dˈiː], \k_ˈa_θ_ɪ_p_s_ˌɪ_n d_ˈiː]\

Definitions of CATHEPSIN D

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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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