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IAP Pertussis Toxin

IAP Pertussis Toxin Definition & Meaning
IAP Pertussis Toxin Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Medical Term IAP 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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