Chemicals and Drugs

Cathepsin E

An aspartic endopeptidase that is similar in structure to CATHEPSIN D. It is found primarily in the cells of the immune system where it may play a role in processing of CELL SURFACE ANTIGENS.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

An aspartic endopeptidase that is similar in structure to CATHEPSIN D. It is found primarily in the cells of the immune system where it may play a role in processing of CELL SURFACE ANTIGENS.

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Synonyms

4 entry terms
  • Erythrocyte Membrane Aspartic Proteinase
  • Slow Moving Proteinase
  • Moving Proteinase, Slow
  • Proteinase, Slow Moving

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Aspects Covered

29 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, biosynthesis, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, deficiency, drug effects, economics, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, ultrastructure, urine.

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History Note

1999; use CATHEPSIN E (NM) 1980-1998

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Previous Indexing

  • Cathepsins (1980-1998)

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Tree Numbers

  1. D08.811w.277w.656w.074w.500.185
  2. D08.811w.277w.656w.224w.250
  3. D08.811w.277w.656w.300w.048.185

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Cathepsin E. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D020059. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D020059
  2. Cathepsin E. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q24724119