Cystatin C

**Definition:** An extracellular cystatin subtype that is abundantly expressed in bodily fluids. It may play a role in the inhibition of interstitial CYSTEINE PROTEASES.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.215.300

**Synonyms:** - Cystatin 3 - gamma-Trace - Neuroendocrine Basic Polypeptide - Post-gamma-Globulin