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cystatin C

La CST3 gene provides instructions for making a protein called cystatin C. This protein is part of a family of proteins called cysteine protease inhibitors that help control several types of chemical reactions by blocking (inhibiting) the activity of certain enzymes. Cystatin C inhibits the activity of enzymes called cathepsins that cut apart other proteins in order to break them down.

Normal function

La CST3 gene provides instructions for making a protein called cystatin C. This protein is part of a family of proteins called cysteine protease inhibitors that help control several types of chemical reactions by blocking (inhibiting) the activity of certain enzymes. Cystatin C inhibits the activity of enzymes called cathepsins that cut apart other proteins in order to break them down.

Cystatin C is found in biological fluids, such as blood. Its levels are especially high in the fluid that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord (the cerebrospinal fluid or CSF).

Conditions referring to this gene or chromosome

Other names

cystatin 3

cystatin-3

cystatin-C

cystatin-C precursor

CYTC_HUMAN

gamma-trace

neuroendocrine basic polypeptide

post-gamma-globulin

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  • 11 Apr 2022 | Dernière version
  • 1 avr. 2022 | Publié à l'origine

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