Eosinophil Major Basic Protein

One of several basic proteins released from EOSINOPHIL cytoplasmic granules. Eosinophil major basic protein is a 14-kDa cytotoxic peptide with a pI of 10.9. In addition to its direct cytotoxic effects, it stimulates the release of variety of INFLAMMATION MEDIATORS.

Year introduced: 2005(1981)

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Tree Number(s): D12.776.124.486.379.500

MeSH Unique ID: D047093

Registry Number: EC 3.1.27.-

Entry Terms:

• Eosinophil Basic Protein
• Basic Protein, Eosinophil
• Major Basic Protein, Eosinophil
• MBP Protein, Eosinophil
• Eosinophil MBP Protein

Previous Indexing:

• Blood Proteins (1981-2004)
• Ribonucleases (1981-2004)

Pharmacologic Action:

• Immunologic Factors

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Proteins
Blood Proteins
Immunoproteins
Eosinophil Granule Proteins
Eosinophil Major Basic Protein