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Protective immunization of mice with an active-site mutant of subtilase cytotoxin of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli.
Infection and immunity - 1 Jul 2005
Talbot Ursula M, Paton James C, Paton Adrienne W
Abstract excerpt
We have recently described a novel AB(5) cytotoxin produced by certain Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli strains. The A subunit of this toxin is a subtilase-like serine protease, while the B pentamer mediates binding to host cell glycolipid receptors. The subtilase cytotoxin is lethal for mice, causing extensive microvascular thrombosis as well as necrosis in the brain, kidneys, and liver. In the present...
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