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Gene information for CTSK (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID1513
Official gene symbolCTSK
Full namecathepsin K
Aliases,CTS02,CTSO,CTSO1,CTSO2,MGC23107,PKND,PYCD,
Gene summaryThe protein encoded by this gene is a lysosomal cysteine proteinase involved in bone remodeling and resorption. This protein, which is a member of the peptidase C1 protein family, is predominantly expressed in osteoclasts. However, the encoded protein is also expressed in a significant fraction of human breast cancers, where it could contribute to tumor invasiveness. Mutations in this gene are the cause of pycnodysostosis, an autosomal recessive disease characterized by osteosclerosis and short stature. This gene may be subject to RNA editing. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 1   Locus: 1q21
Gene position150780812 - 150768687  Map Viewer
Gene orientationminus
Gene size12126 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID601105