Cathepsin A

**Definition:** A carboxypeptidase that catalyzes the release of a C-terminal amino acid with a broad specificity. It also plays a role in the LYSOSOMES by protecting BETA-GALACTOSIDASE and NEURAMINIDASE from degradation. It was formerly classified as EC 3.4.12.1 and EC 3.4.21.13.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.277.656.224.062 - D08.811.277.656.350.245.260 - D08.811.277.656.959.200

**Synonyms:** - Carboxypeptidase Y - Endothelin Degradation Enzyme - Lysosomal Protective Protein - Serine Carboxypeptidase I - Acid Carboxypeptidase - beta-Galactosidase Protective Protein - Carboxypeptidase C - BGPP