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Virulence factors of the group A streptococci and genes that regulate their expression
1 Jan 2004
Abstract excerpt
Group A streptococci produce a wide variety of extracellular (cell-associated and released) virulence factors. The function of these factors varies and includes roles in adhesion, spreading, tissue destruction, immune system evasion, and cell toxicity. How these factors are regulated with regard to one another is important for this organism s ability to bring about the variety of diseases this microbe is capable...
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