Cathepsin W

**Definition:** A cysteine endopeptidase found in NATURAL KILLER CELLS and CYTOTOXIC T-LYMPHOCYTES. It may have a specific function in the mechanism or regulation of cytolytic activity of immune cells.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.277.656.224.417 - D08.811.277.656.262.500.158 - D08.811.277.656.300.200.158

**Synonyms:** - Lymphopain