CTSD wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human CTSD wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 11p15.5 and is approximately 11 kb in length. This allele, which encodes cathepsin D protein, plays a role in the degradation of intracellular proteins. Dysfunction of the CTSD gene is associated with malignant neoplasms of the breast.

**Synonyms:** - CLN10 - CPSD - Cathepsin D (Lysosomal Aspartyl Protease) Gene - Cathepsin D wt Allele - Ceroid-Lipofuscinosis, Neuronal 10 Gene - HEL-S-130P - MGC2311