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PERTUSSIS TOXIN

\pətˈʌsɪs tˈɒksɪn], \pətˈʌsɪs tˈɒksɪn], \p_ə_t_ˈʌ_s_ɪ_s t_ˈɒ_k_s_ɪ_n]\

Definitions of PERTUSSIS TOXIN

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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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