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Descriptor English:

Myelin P2 Protein

Descriptor Spanish:

Proteína P2 de Mielina

Descriptor Portuguese:

Proteína P2 de Mielina

Synonyms English:

P2 Protein, Myelin
Peripheral Myelin Protein 2

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Definition English:

A positively charged protein found in peripheral nervous system MYELIN. Sensitive immunological techniques have demonstrated that P2 is expressed in small amounts of central nervous system myelin sheaths of some species. It is an antigen for experimental allergic neuritis (NEURITIS, EXPERIMENTAL ALLERGIC), the peripheral nervous system counterpart of experimental allergic encephalomyelitis. (From Siegel et al., Basic Neurochemistry, 5th ed, p133)

History Note English:

96; was MYELIN P2 PROTEINS (NM) 1980-95

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Record Number:

32673

Unique Identifier:

D018996

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