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Nousheen Zaidi¹, Clemens Hermann¹, Timo Herrmann¹

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Cathepsin E, an aspartic protease, plays roles in various bodily processes. This review details its functions and links deficiency or overexpression to specific health conditions.

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Area of Science:

Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Physiology

Background:

Cathepsin E is an intracellular aspartic protease.
It functions within the endolysosomal pathway.
Its precise physiological and pathological roles require further elucidation.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the known physiological functions of Cathepsin E.
To highlight conditions associated with Cathepsin E deficiency.
To discuss health implications of Cathepsin E overexpression.

Main Methods:

Literature review of research on Cathepsin E.
Analysis of studies investigating Cathepsin E's functional roles.
Compilation of data on Cathepsin E deficiency and overexpression phenotypes.

Main Results:

Cathepsin E is linked to diverse physiological processes.
Specific pathological conditions arise from Cathepsin E deficiency.
Altered Cathepsin E levels correlate with certain disease states.

Conclusions:

Cathepsin E is a significant protease with multifaceted roles.
Understanding Cathepsin E's function is crucial for diagnosing and treating related disorders.
Further research is needed to fully clarify its functional significance.