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ICY

Gene
ICY
Protein
Cysteine proteinase inhibitor
Organism
Hordeum vulgare
Length
107 amino acids
Function
Inhibits papain, ficin, cathepsin B and, to a lesser extent, chymopapain, but is inactive against bromelain. Inhibits the growth of pathogenic fungi. Regulated by the DOF transcription factors SAD (activator) and BPBF (repressor).
Similarity
Belongs to the cystatin family. Phytocystatin subfamily.
Mass
11.781 kDa
Sequence
MAEAAHGGGLRGRGVLLGGVQDAPAGRENDLETIELARFAVAEHNAKANALLEFEKLVKVRQQVVAGCMHYFTIEVKEGGAKKLYEAKVWEKAWENFKQLQEFKPAA