Prototoxin

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any substance that is converted into a toxin

    "Etx is synthesized as a non-active prototoxin form (proEtx) that becomes active upon proteolytic activation."

Example

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"Etx is synthesized as a non-active prototoxin form (proEtx) that becomes active upon proteolytic activation."

Etymology

From proto- + toxin.

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