Chemicals and Drugs

Cystatin A

A cytastin subtype found at high levels in the SKIN and in BLOOD CELLS. Cystatin A incorporates into the cornified cell envelope of stratified squamous epithelial cells and may play a role in bacteriostatic properties of skin.

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Abstract

A cytastin subtype found at high levels in the SKIN and in BLOOD CELLS. Cystatin A incorporates into the cornified cell envelope of stratified squamous epithelial cells and may play a role in bacteriostatic properties of skin.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Epidermal SH-Protease Inhibitor
  • Stefin A
  • Epidermal SH Protease Inhibitor

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30 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, agonists, 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

2009(1990); use CYSTATINS 1990-2008

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Previous Indexing

  • Cystatins (1990-2008)

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  1. D12.776w.215w.100

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Cystatin A. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D055312. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D055312
  2. Cystatin A. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q21109999