Cathepsin E

Synonyms

Erythrocyte Membrane Aspartic Proteinase

Moving Proteinase, Slow

Proteinase, Slow Moving

Slow Moving Proteinase

An aspartic endopeptidase that is similar in structure to CATHEPSIN D. It is found primarily in the cells of the immune system where it may play a role in processing of CELL SURFACE ANTIGENS.