Perforin [perforin]

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Terms

cytolysin

 

Cytolysin
Lymphocyte Pore-Forming Protein
Perforin 1

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Definition

A calcium-dependent pore-forming protein synthesized in cytolytic LYMPHOCYTES and sequestered in secretory granules. Upon immunological reaction between a cytolytic lymphocyte and a target cell, perforin is released at the plasma membrane and polymerizes into transmembrane tubules (forming pores) which lead to death of a target cell.

DUI
D054353 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0133732
Previous indexing
Membrane Glycoproteins (1985-2007); Pore Forming Cytotoxic Proteins (1985-2007)
History note
2008
Public note
2008; PERFORIN was indexed under MEMBRANE GLYCOPROTEINS & PORE FORMING CYTOTOXIC PROTEINS 1985-2007