Ribosome Inactivating Proteins, Type 2

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Ribosome inactivating proteins consisting of two polypeptide chains, the toxic A subunit and a lectin B subunit, linked by disulfide bridges. The lectin portion binds to cell surfaces and facilitates transport into the ENDOPLASMIC RETICULUM.

Synonyms: 0, Ribosome Inactivating Proteins, Type 2