Mesh term Ribosome Inactivating Proteins, Type 2
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Ribosome Inactivating Proteins
Description
Ribosome inactivating proteins consisting of two polypeptide chains, the toxic A subunit and a lectin B subunit, linked by disulfide bridges. The lectin portion binds to cell surfaces and facilitates transport into the ENDOPLASMIC RETICULUM.Browse to child terms:
Abrin
Ricin
Shiga Toxins
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