Pertussis toxin
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Pertussis toxin (PT) is a protein-based AB5-type exotoxin produced by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis,[2] which causes whooping cough. PT is involved in the colonization of the respiratory tract and the establishment of infection.[3] Research suggests PT may have a therapeutic role in treating a number of common human ailments, including hypertension,[4] viral infection,[5] and autoimmunity.[6][7][8]
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Pertussis toxin, subunit 1 | |||||||||
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Symbol | Pertussis_S1 | ||||||||
Pfam | PF02917 | ||||||||
InterPro | IPR003898 | ||||||||
SCOP2 | 1bcp / SCOPe / SUPFAM | ||||||||
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Quick Facts Identifiers, Symbol ...
Pertussis toxin, subunit 2 and 3 | |||||||||
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Symbol | Pertussis_S2S3 | ||||||||
Pfam | PF02918 | ||||||||
InterPro | IPR003899 | ||||||||
SCOP2 | 1bcp / SCOPe / SUPFAM | ||||||||
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