QuickView for CTSW (gene)

Gene Symbol:

CTSW Homo sapiens

Full name:

cathepsin W

Synonyms:

LYPN, cathepsin W, lymphopain

Genomic Location:

Chr 11: 65403860-65407788

Description:

The protein encoded by this gene, a member of the peptidase C1 family, is a cysteine proteinase that may have a specific function in the mechanism or regulation of T-cell cytolytic activity. The encoded protein is found associated with the membrane inside the endoplasmic reticulum of natural killer and cytotoxic T-cells. Expression of this gene is ...

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The protein encoded by this gene, a member of the peptidase C1 family, is a cysteine proteinase that may have a specific function in the mechanism or regulation of T-cell cytolytic activity. The encoded protein is found associated with the membrane inside the endoplasmic reticulum of natural killer and cytotoxic T-cells. Expression of this gene is up-regulated by interleukin-2.

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Orthologs:

Mus musculus ,  Rattus norvegicus ,  Macaca mulatta ,  Canis lupus familiaris ,  Bos taurus ,  Pan troglodytes

External Links:

Entrez Gene

Transcription Factor
Binding Sites:

RYTTCCTG_ETS2_B ,  PEA3_Q6 ,  TEL2_Q6 ,  ETS2_B ,  GTGGGTGK_UNKNOWN

Cytogenetic Map:

11q13.1

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