Cathepsin S (CTSS) ELISA Kit for Mouse

This gene encodes a member of the peptidase C1 (papain) family of cysteine proteases. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants, which encode preproproteins that are proteolytically processed to generate mature protein products. This enzyme is secreted by antigen-presenting cells during inflammation and may induce pain and itch via activation of G-protein coupled receptors. Homozygous knockout mice for this gene exhibit impaired wound healing, reduced tumorigenesis in a pancreatic cancer model, and reduced pathogenesis in a myasthenia gravis model. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2015]

CTSS: Thiol protease. Key protease responsible for the removal of the invariant chain from MHC class II molecules. The bond- specificity of this proteinase is in part similar to the specificities of cathepsin L and cathepsin N. Belongs to the peptidase C1 family. 2 isoforms of the human protein are produced by alternative splicing.

Protein type: Protease; EC 3.4.22.27

Cellular Component: extracellular space; cell surface; membrane; intracellular membrane-bound organelle; lysosome

Molecular Function: peptidase activity; collagen binding; proteoglycan binding; hydrolase activity; fibronectin binding; cysteine-type endopeptidase activity; laminin binding; cysteine-type peptidase activity

Biological Process: collagen catabolic process; proteolysis involved in cellular protein catabolic process; regulation of sensory perception of pain; proteolysis; bone resorption; positive regulation of inflammatory response