cathepsin
English
Etymology
From the German Kathepsin, derived from Ancient Greek καθέψω (kathépsō, “boil down”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /kəˈθɛpsɪn/
Noun
cathepsin (plural cathepsins)
- (biochemistry) Any of a family of proteases primarily active within lysosomes.
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