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Protegrin

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A member of a family of proteins that are found in porcine leukocytes. The proteins are cleaved to liberate peptides that have antimicrobial activity. [ ]

Term info

Label

Protegrin

Synonyms
  • Protegrin
  • protegrin
ALT DEFINITION

One of a family of small proteins found in white blood cells in pigs. Protegrins kill certain bacteria, fungi, and viruses by making holes in their outer membranes and causing them to burst. A protegrin is a type of antimicrobial peptide.

Preferred Name

Protegrin

Semantic Type

Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

UMLS CUI

C0597873

code

C94610