Eosinophil Cationic Protein

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Enzyme

**Definition:** Eosinophil cationic protein (160 aa, ~18 kDa) is encoded by the human RNASE3 gene. This protein is involved in antimicrobial activity and RNA catabolism.

**Synonyms:** - Cytotoxic Ribonuclease - EC 3.1.27.- - ECP - RNASE3 - RNase 3 - Ribonuclease 3