About The Medical Condition Pertussis Toxin

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Pertussis Toxin

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Pertussis Toxin Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Pertussis Toxin?

Any of various biologically active proteins or toxins elaborated by Bordetella pertussis that cause the symptoms of whooping cough. Some activate pancreatic islets, others inhibit the adenylate cyclase cascade and some cause lymphocytosis.

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