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Eosinophil-Derived Neurotoxin
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Definition
: A 19-kDa cationic peptide found in EOSINOPHIL granules. Eosinophil-derived neurotoxin is a RIBONUCLEASE and may play a role as an endogenous antiviral agent.
Pharmacological Action
Immunologic Factors
Other names
Neurotoxin, RNS2; Neurotoxin, Eosinophil-
Derived; Eosinophil Derived Neurotoxin; Serum Eosinophil Protein X; RNS2 Neurotoxin; Eosinophil Protein X; s-
EPX
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Ear2 protein, mouse
EC 3.1.-
*Eosinophil-Derived Neurotoxin.
Circ Res. 2003 May 16;92(9):1033-40; Gene 2001 Apr 4;267(1):23-30
RNASE2 protein, human
EC 3.1.27.5
*Eosinophil-Derived Neurotoxin.