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PERTUSSIS TOXINS

\pətˈʌsɪs tˈɒksɪnz], \pətˈʌsɪs tˈɒksɪnz], \p_ə_t_ˈʌ_s_ɪ_s t_ˈɒ_k_s_ɪ_n_z]\

Definitions of PERTUSSIS TOXINS

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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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