Gene:
proteinase 3 (serine proteinase, neutrophil, Wegener granulomatosis autoantigen)
Gene ID:
204482
Symbol:
PRTN3
Species:
1000
Description:
Polymorphonuclear leukocyte serine protease that degrades elastin, fibronectin, laminin, vitronectin, and collagen types I, III, and IV (in vitro) and causes emphysema when administered by tracheal insufflation to hamsters.