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pore forming protein
Used for:
aerolysin
Used for:
cecropin
Used for:
listeriolysin
Used for:
magainin
Used for:
perforin
Used for:
Staphylococcus alpha toxin
Used for:
Staphylococcus delta toxin
See for:
porin
See for:
streptolysin
Broader Terms:
protein
Related Terms:
melittin
Scope Note:
family of proteins used by lymphocytes and other cells to attack neighboring cells by forming pores in their outer membranes, leading to osmolysis; may be homologous to C9 complement.
Term Number:
2447-5100
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