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Functional characterization of lipase in the pathogenesis of Staphylococcus aureus.
Biochemical and biophysical research communications - 23 Mar 2012
Hu Chunyan, Xiong Ning, Zhang Yong, Rayner Simon, Chen Shiyun
Abstract excerpt
During infection, Staphylococcus aureus produces multiple enzymes that enable it to invade and destroy host tissues and metastasize to other sites. One such enzyme, lipase, has been recognized for its relationship in the virulence of S. aureus. However, a direct involvement of lipase in the pathogenesis of S. aureus remains to be demonstrated. Our prior study indicated that anti-lipase serum inhibits biofilm...
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