CTSW
Function
May have a specific function in the mechanism or regulation of T-cell cytolytic activity.
(Microbial infection) Plays a role during influenza virus infection in lungs cells ex vivo. Acts at the level of virus entering host cytoplasm from late endosome.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the peptidase C1 family.
Tissue Specificity
Expressed predominantly in natural killer cells, and in cytotoxic T cells.
Cellular localization
- Endoplasmic reticulum
Alternative names
Cathepsin W, Lymphopain, CTSW