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Myeloblastin

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Definition: A polymorphonuclear leukocyte-derived serine protease that degrades proteins such as ELASTIN; FIBRONECTIN; LAMININ; VITRONECTIN; and COLLAGEN. It is named for its ability to control myeloid cell growth and differentiation.     
See Also Wegener Granulomatosis 		Other names Proteinase 3, Neutrophil; Proteinase 3, Leukocyte; Human Myeloblastin; Proteinase 3; Neutrophil Proteinase 4; Neutrophil Proteinase 3, Human; N-Proteinase 4; Myeloblastin, Human; Leukocyte Proteinase 3; Azurophil Granule Protein 7; Wegener Autoantigen; Neutrophil Proteinase 3

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