Ctsb Protein is an important component in the neurobiology of neurodegenerative diseases. This page provides detailed information about its structure, function, and role in disease processes.
| Protein Name | Cathepsin B |
|---|---|
| Gene | CTSB |
| UniProt ID | P07858 |
| PDB ID | 1HUC, 2IPP, 4P7N |
| Molecular Weight | 33.8 kDa (proenzyme), 25.2 kDa (mature) |
| Subcellular Localization | Lysosome |
| Protein Family | Papain family, Cysteine proteases |
Cathepsin B is a cysteine protease with unique features among cathepsins:
Key feature: Can function as both an endopeptidase and an exopeptidase (carboxydipeptidase) due to the occluding loop.
Cathepsin B is a lysosomal cysteine protease with important physiological functions:
Primary functions:
Regulation:
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Yanamandra K, et al. (2009). "Regulation of cathepsin B expression in neuronal cells." J Cell Sci. 122(Pt 8):1173-1183.
The study of Ctsb Protein has evolved significantly over the past decades. Research in this area has revealed important insights into the underlying mechanisms of neurodegeneration and continues to drive therapeutic development.
Historical context and key discoveries in this field have shaped our current understanding and will continue to guide future research directions.
CTSB encodes Cathepsin B, a lysosomal cysteine protease involved in protein degradation. Implicated in neurodegenerative diseases through abnormal processing of disease-related proteins.