A cytastin subtype found at high levels in the SKIN and in BLOOD CELLS. Cystatin A incorporates into the cornified cell envelope of stratified squamous epithelial cells and may play a role in bacteriostatic properties of skin.

DUI

D055312 MeSH Prohlížeč

CUI

M0024321

Předchozí užití

Cystatins (1990-2008)

Historická pozn.

2009(1990); use CYSTATINS 1990-2008

Veřejná pozn.

2009; see CYSTATINS 1990-2008; STEFIN A (now CYSTATIN A) was indexed under CYSTATINS 1990-2008