Tpsab1
Function
Tryptase is the major neutral protease present in mast cells and is secreted upon the coupled activation-degranulation response of this cell type. May play a role in innate immunity (By similarity).
Post-translational modifications
Glycosylated.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the peptidase S1 family. Tryptase subfamily.
Tissue Specificity
Mast cells.
Cellular localization
- Secreted
- Released from the secretory granules upon mast cell activation.
Alternative names
Mcp7, Mcpt7, Tpsb1, Tpsab1, Tryptase, Mast cell protease 7, Tryptase alpha/beta-1, rMCP-7