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Name:	Cystatins
Description:	A homologous group of endogenous CYSTEINE PROTEINASE INHIBITORS. The cystatins inhibit most CYSTEINE ENDOPEPTIDASES such as PAPAIN, and other peptidases which have a sulfhydryl group at the active site.
Synonyms:	Cystatin-Related Proteins; Cystatin Superfamily; Cystatin Related Proteins