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Eosinophil-Derived Neurotoxin MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Eosinophil-Derived Neurotoxin
Tree Number(s)
D08.811.277.352.700.350.381
D12.776.124.486.379.275
Unique ID
D047208
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D047208
Scope Note
A 19-kDa cationic peptide found in EOSINOPHIL granules. Eosinophil-derived neurotoxin is a RIBONUCLEASE and may play a role as an endogenous antiviral agent.
Entry Term(s)
Eosinophil Protein X
RNS2 Neurotoxin
Serum Eosinophil Protein X
s-EPX
Pharm Action
Immunologic Factors
Registry Numbers
EC 3.1.-
Previous Indexing
Ribonucleases (1989-2004)
Public MeSH Note
2005; EOSINOPHIL-DERIVED NEUROTOXIN was indexed under RIBONUCLEASES 1989-2004
History Note
2005(1989)
Date Established
2005/01/01
Date of Entry
2004/07/07
Revision Date
2005/07/08
Eosinophil-Derived Neurotoxin Preferred
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