Protegrin - CISMeF

Preferred Label : Protegrin;

NCIt definition : A member of a family of proteins that are found in porcine leukocytes. The proteins are cleaved to liberate peptides that have antimicrobial activity.;

Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: One of a family of small proteins found in white blood cells in pigs. Protegrins kill certain bacteria, fungi, and viruses by making holes in their outer membranes and causing them to burst. A protegrin is a type of antimicrobial peptide.;

Codes from synonyms : CDR0000558180;

Details

Origin ID

C94610;

UMLS CUI

C1527211;

Semantic type(s)
- Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein [UMLS semantic type]
- Antibiotic [UMLS semantic type]
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- Leukocyte [NCIt concept]
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- Sus scrofa domestica [NCIt concept]
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- Host Defense Mechanism [NCIt concept]

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