Cathepsin L2

Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Cathepsin L2 (EC 3.4.22.43, also known as cathepsin V or cathepsin U) is a protein encoded in humans by the CTSV gene.[5][6][7][8]

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AliasesCTSV, cathepsin V, CATL2, CTSL2, CTSU
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CTSV
Available structures
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Identifiers
AliasesCTSV, cathepsin V, CATL2, CTSL2, CTSU
External IDsOMIM: 603308; MGI: 88564; HomoloGene: 76699; GeneCards: CTSV; OMA:CTSV - orthologs
Orthologs
SpeciesHumanMouse
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UniProt
RefSeq (mRNA)

NM_001333
NM_001201575

NM_009984

RefSeq (protein)

NP_001188504
NP_001324

NP_034114

Location (UCSC)Chr 9: 97.03 – 97.16 MbChr 13: 64.51 – 64.52 Mb
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The protein is a human cysteine cathepsin, a lysosomal cysteine protease with endopeptidase activity.

The protein is a member of the papain-like protease family (MEROPS family C1), a lysosomal cysteine protease with endopeptidase activity. It may play an important role in corneal physiology. This gene is expressed in colorectal and breast carcinomas but not in normal colon, mammary gland, or peritumoral tissues, suggesting a possible role for this gene in tumor processes.

Clinical significance

Cathepsin L2 may play a role in the pathogenesis of keratoconus.[9]

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