Cystatin-6
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Cystatin-6 Definition
Encoded by human CST6 Gene, 149-amino acid 16.5 kD (precursor) Cystatin 6 is a type 2 cystatin. Cystatin superfamily proteins contain multiple cystatin-like sequences. Three inhibitory subfamilies display structural and functional similarities: type 1 stefins, type 2 cystatins, and kininogens. Some members are cysteine protease inhibitors, while others have lost or never acquired inhibitory activity. Type 2 cystatins are endogenous intracellular or extracellular cysteine proteinase inhibitors that appear to provide protective functions. (from Swiss-Prot, OMIM, and NCI)
Cystatin-6 Synonyms
Cystatin 6, CPI-B, CST6, Cystatin E, Cystatin M, Liver Thiol Proteinase Inhibitor, Stefin B
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