Alternative Names
Cystatin-SN; Cystain-SA-I; Cystatin-1; Salivary Cystatin-SA-1; CST1
Background
Cystatin-SN is a member of family 2 of the Cystatin superfamily and a cysteine proteinase inhibitor found in saliva, tears, urine, and seminal fluid. Together with Cystatins S and SA, it is produced by the salivary gland and secreted largely in the submandibular/sublingual saliva. Cystatin-SN inhibits members of the Papain family including Cathepsins B, C, H and L.
Note
For Research Use Only , Not for Diagnostic Use.