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Cystatin B
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Definition
: 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.
Pharmacological Action
Cysteine Proteinase Inhibitors
See Also
Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome
Other names
Liver Thiol Proteinase Inhibitor; Stefin B
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CSTB protein, human
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*Cystatin B.
Cstb protein, mouse
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*Cystatin B.