Cystatin-9

Definition:

May be involved in testis development (By similarity). May play a role in hematopoietic differentiation or inflammation. Has immunomodulatory and antimicrobial functions against Francisella tularensis, a Gram-negative bacteria.

References:

[1]. Tonyia Eaves-Pyles, et al. Immunomodulatory and antibacterial effects of cystatin 9 against Francisella tularensis. Mol Med. 2013 Aug 28;19(1):263-75. [Content Brief]

[2]. Hongying Sun, et al. Molecular cloning and characterization of a novel cystatin-like molecule, CLM, from human bone marrow stromal cells. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2003 Jan 31;301(1):176-82. [Content Brief]

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