Cathepsin D

Agent Name
Cathepsin D
CAS Number
9025-26-7
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
Cathepsin D from bovine spleen; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Category
Biochemical Research
Description
Dark brown powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Cathepsins are intracellular proteinases derived from animal tissue; Cathepsin D catabolizes cartilage; [Merck Index]
Comments
May cause irritation; "Handle as if capable of transmitting infectious agents." [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Search PubMed

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Other Information
No other related information on this agent was found.