Chemicals and Drugs

Cystatin M

A cystatin subtype that has a diverse tissue distribution, target specificity, and functions as an endogenous inhibitor of lysosomal cysteine proteases.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

A cystatin subtype that has a diverse tissue distribution, target specificity, and functions as an endogenous inhibitor of lysosomal cysteine proteases.

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Synonyms

4 entry terms
  • CST6 Cystatin
  • Cystatin E
  • Cystatin-6
  • Cystatin 6

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Aspects Covered

30 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, agonists, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, biosynthesis, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, deficiency, drug effects, economics, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, ultrastructure, urine.

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History Note

2009(1997)

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  1. D12.776w.215w.500
  2. D12.776w.624.776.418

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Cystatin M. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D055332. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D055332
  2. Cystatin M. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q58525836