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Cathepsin K is a member of the papain superfamily of cysteine proteinases and plays an important role in osteoclast-mediated bone resorption and collagen degradation. It is primarily expressed by osteoclasts and recent studies also suggest its expression in fibroblasts. Irregularities in cathepsin K activity, either too high or too low, contribute to osteopenic disorders such as osteoporosis and pycnodysostosis. This recombinant enzyme contains a C-terminal His.Tag sequence., Cathepsin K is a member of the papain superfamily of cysteine proteinases and plays an important role in osteoclast-mediated bone resorption and collagen degradation. It is primarily expressed by osteoclasts. Recently reported to also be expressed in fibroblasts. Irregularities in activity contribute to osteopenic disorders such as osteoporosis and pycnodysostosis. Contains a C-terminal His.Tag., Note: 1 mU = 1 milliunit.