Cystatin A
Synonyms
Epidermal SH Protease Inhibitor
Epidermal SH-Protease Inhibitor
Stefin A
A cytastin subtype found at high levels in the SKIN and in BLOOD CELLS. Cystatin A incorporates into the cornified cell envelope of stratified squamous epithelial cells and may play a role in bacteriostatic properties of skin.