title: Subunit structure and enzymic activity of pertussis toxin.
abstract: Pertussis toxin, an ADP-ribosylating toxin, interacts with vertebrate cells of many types and inhibits the ability of these cells to respond to certain hormones and neurotransmitters, resulting in a multitude of biological effects. The structure and mechanism of action of this toxin are described.
authors.affiliation: Centre for Biologics Evaluation and Research, Bethesda, MD 20892.
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Burns
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001886:Bordetella pertussis / Q000201:enzymology / Q000378:metabolism*; D037342:Pertussis Toxin; D011065:Poly(ADP-ribose) Polymerases / Q000378:metabolism*; D013329:Structure-Activity Relationship; D010566:Virulence Factors, Bordetella / Q000378:metabolism*
chemical_list: D010566:Virulence Factors, Bordetella; D011065:Poly(ADP-ribose) Polymerases; D037342:Pertussis Toxin