pertactin


per·tac·tin

(per-tak'tin), The primary receptor of Bordetella pertussis, the antigenicity of which improves the effectiveness of pertussis vaccines. [pertussis + act + -in]

per·tac·tin

(pĕr-tak'tin) An antigenic material produced by Bordetella pertussis used to improve the effectiveness of pertussis vaccines. [pertussis + act + -in]