Store at -20 deg C. For long-term storage, aliquot and freeze at -70 deg C. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
General Information
Biological Significance
The cathepsin family of proteases contains several diverse classes of enzymes. The cysteine protease class comprises cathepsin B, H, K, L, O, and S. The aspartyl protease class contains cathepsin D and E. Cathepsin G belongs to the serine protease class. Cathepsins are involved in various cellular events such as peptide biosynthesis, protein degradation, and apoptosis. Cathepsin S has been shown to be present in aveloar macrophages.