{"symbol":"CTSZ","synonyms":["CTSX"],"name":"cathepsin Z","description":"The protein encoded by this gene is a lysosomal cysteine proteinase and member of the peptidase C1 family. It exhibits both carboxy-monopeptidase and carboxy-dipeptidase activities. The encoded protein has also been known as cathepsin X and cathepsin P. This gene is expressed ubiquitously in cancer cell lines and primary tumors and, like other members of this family, may be involved in tumorigenesis. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2008]","ncbiEntrezGeneId":1522,"ncbiEntrezGeneUrl":"http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/gene/1522","proteins":[{"symbol":"CATZ_HUMAN","href":"/api/1.0/protein/CATZ_HUMAN"}],"hgncRootFamilies":[{"name":"Cathepsins (CTS)","href":"/api/1.0/gene_family/Cathepsins+%28CTS%29"}]}