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Computational prediction of the binding site of proteinase 3 to the plasma membrane.
Proteins - 1 Jun 2008
Hajjar Eric, Mihajlovic Maja, Witko-Sarsat Véronique, Lazaridis Themis, Reuter Nathalie
Abstract excerpt
Proteinase 3 (PR3) is a neutrophil-derived serine proteinase localized within cytoplasmic granules which can be released upon activation. PR3 is exposed at the neutrophil plasma membrane where it can mediate proinflammatory effects. Moreover, PR3 membrane expression is of special relevance in patients with Wegener's granulomatosis, a systemic vasculitis presenting anticytoplasmic neutrophil autoantibodies (ANCA)...
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