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Granzymes  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A family of serine endopeptidases found in the SECRETORY GRANULES of LEUKOCYTES such as CYTOTOXIC T-LYMPHOCYTES and NATURAL KILLER CELLS. When secreted into the intercellular space granzymes act to eliminate transformed and virus-infected host cells.

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Entry terms

  • Granzyme

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-K2D2S51P-0

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