NCIt related terms : PROTEINASE 3; Wegener Granulomatosis Autoantigen;
NCIt definition : Myeloblastin (256 aa, 28 kDa) is encoded by the human PRTN3 gene. This protein is
involved in the proteolysis of extracellular matrix proteins.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: An antigen encoded by the PRTN3 gene that regulates extracellular matrix protein
proteolysis. It can be considered as an autoantigen and is commonly associated with
the autoimmune systemic vasculitis disease, Wegener's granulomatosis.;