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==Binding of pertussis toxin to its cellular targets==
==Binding of pertussis toxin to its cellular targets==
After being secreted, pertussis toxin (PTX) can interact with almost all mammalian cells, which explains the variety of biological activities of the toxin. <br />
After being secreted, pertussis toxin can interact with almost all mammalian cells, which explains the variety of biological activities of the toxin. <br />
No specific receptors for PTX have been identified but many cell surface '''sialoglycoproteins''' are involved in the binding of PTX  
No specific receptors for PTX have been identified but many cell surface '''sialoglycoproteins''' are involved in the binding of PTX  
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