Traits

Traits linked to CTSB

cathepsin B

The Human Phenotype Ontology links 5 traits to CTSB, by body system: features seen in people with one of the gene's rare conditions.

Abnormality of limbs

Trait	How often it is seen
Excessive sweating of palms and soles	Not recorded
Palmoplantar peeling	Not recorded

Abnormality of the cardiovascular system

Trait	How often it is seen
Redness of skin or mucous membrane	Very often (80–99%)

Abnormality of the immune system

Trait	How often it is seen
Pimple	Sometimes (5–29%)

Abnormality of the integument

Trait	How often it is seen
Excessive sweating	Sometimes (5–29%)

How often is among people with one of the gene's conditions, the most often across them, as the Human Phenotype Ontology records it. These pages describe traits and the research behind them; they are not a diagnosis, and a doctor or genetic counsellor is the person to ask about symptoms.

Where this comes from

The Human Phenotype Ontology, release 2026-09-01: the traits linked to CTSB and how often each is seen. Find out more at hpo.jax.org.

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