NCIt synonyms : Beta-Galactosidase 2 Gene; CATHA; GLB2; Protective Protein for Beta-Galactosidase (Galactosialidosis) Gene; PPGB; Protective Protein/Cathepsin A Gene; Cathepsin A wt Allele; NGBE; PPCA; GSL;
NCIt definition : Human CTSA wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 20q13.12 and is approximately
9 kb in length. This allele, which encodes lysosomal protective protein, plays a role
in the activity of the lysosomal multienzyme complex. Mutation of the gene is associated
with galactosialidosis.;
OMIM relation