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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

Target type

Proteins

Primary research area

Neuroscience

Molecular weight

53844Da

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