Ctsa
Function
Protective protein appears to be essential for both the activity of beta-galactosidase and neuraminidase, it associates with these enzymes and exerts a protective function necessary for their stability and activity. This protein is also a carboxypeptidase and can deamidate tachykinins.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the peptidase S10 family.
Cellular localization
- Lysosome
Alternative names
Ppgb, Ctsa, Lysosomal protective protein, Carboxypeptidase C, Carboxypeptidase L, Cathepsin A, Protective protein cathepsin A, Protective protein for beta-galactosidase, PPCA