Chemicals and Drugs

Cystatin B

An intracellular cystatin subtype that is found in a broad variety of cell types. It is a cytosolic enzyme inhibitor that protects the cell against the proteolytic action of lysosomal enzymes such as CATHEPSINS.

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Abstract

An intracellular cystatin subtype that is found in a broad variety of cell types. It is a cytosolic enzyme inhibitor that protects the cell against the proteolytic action of lysosomal enzymes such as CATHEPSINS.

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • Liver Thiol Proteinase Inhibitor
  • Stefin B

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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(1984)

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  1. D12.776w.215w.200

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Cystatin B. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D055313. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D055313
  2. Cystatin B. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q21110000