Acid protease active in intracellular protein breakdown. Plays a role in APP processing following cleavage and activation by ADAM30 which leads to APP degradation (PubMed:27333034). Involved in the pathogenesis of several diseases such as breast cancer and possibly Alzheimer disease.

Associated with:

Matrix Type

  • Plasma
  • Tissue/Cells

Gene Symbol

  • CTSD

UniProt ID

  • P07339

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