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CTSB

Meaning

CTSB is the gene that provides the instructions for synthesizing Cathepsin B, a lysosomal cysteine protease enzyme found ubiquitously within the body’s cells. This enzyme plays a crucial, multifaceted role in protein degradation, cellular turnover, and is implicated in various complex physiological processes, including bone resorption, antigen presentation in the immune system, and intracellular signaling. Its function is essential for cellular health and homeostasis.