SARCOCYSTATIN
\sˈɑːkəsˌɪstɐtˌɪn], \sˈɑːkəsˌɪstɐtˌɪn], \s_ˈɑː_k_ə_s_ˌɪ_s_t_ɐ_t_ˌɪ_n]\
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A homologous group of endogenous cysteine proteinase inhibitors. Four distinct families are recognized within the cystatin superfamily: cystatin B or stefins; cystatin C or post-gamma-globulin; egg-white or chicken cystatin; and kininogen cystatin. The cystatins inhibit most Cysteine Endopeptidases of the papain type, and other peptidases which have a sulfhydryl group at the active site.
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