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Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D053804
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Preferred Name

Granzymes

Definitions
A family of serine endopeptidases found in the SECRETORY GRANULES of LEUKOCYTES such as CYTOTOXIC T-LYMPHOCYTES and NATURAL KILLER CELLS. When secreted into the intercellular space granzymes act to eliminate transformed and virus-infected host cells.
Synonyms
Granzyme K
NK-Tryptase-2
Granzyme
Granzyme-3
Granzyme M
Granzyme Like Protein III
Granzyme 3
Granzyme-Like Protein III
Cytotoxic T-Lymphocyte Associated 1 Protein
NK Tryptase 2
Granzyme B
Hanukah Factor
Natural Killer Cell Granule Tryptase 2
Cytotoxic T Lymphocyte Proteinase 1
Cytotoxic T Lymphocyte Associated 1 Protein
Natural Killer Cell Granule Tryptase-2
Cytotoxic T-Lymphocyte Proteinase 1
Fragmentin 2
Granzyme A
Granzyme C
Cytotoxic Serine Protease B
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