Cathepsin A

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Cathepsin A is an enzyme that is classified both as a cathepsin and a carboxypeptidase. In humans, it is encoded by the CTSA gene.[1]

Function

This gene encodes a glycoprotein that associates with lysosomal enzymes beta-galactosidase and neuraminidase to form a complex of high-molecular-weight multimers. The formation of this complex provides a protective role for stability and activity. It is protective for β-galactosidase and neuraminidase.[2]

Clinical significance

Deficiencies in this gene are linked to multiple forms of galactosialidosis.[1]

Interactions

Cathepsin A has been shown to interact with NEU1.[3]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Entrez Gene: CTSA cathepsin A".
  2. Mitchell, Richard Sheppard; Kumar, Vinay; Robbins, Stanley L.; Abbas, Abul K.; Fausto, Nelson (2007). "Table 7-6". Robbins basic pathology (8th ed.). Saunders/Elsevier. ISBN 1-4160-2973-7.
  3. van der Spoel, A; Bonten E; d'Azzo A (Mar 1998). "Transport of human lysosomal neuraminidase to mature lysosomes requires protective protein/cathepsin A". EMBO J. ENGLAND. 17 (6): 1588–97. doi:10.1093/emboj/17.6.1588. ISSN 0261-4189. PMC 1170506. PMID 9501080.

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