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Solution Structures of Phenol-Soluble Modulins α1, α3, and β2, Virulence Factors from <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>
15 Aug 2016
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Phenol-soluble modulins (PSMs) are peptide virulence factors produced by staphylococci. These peptides contribute to the overall pathogenicity of these bacteria, eliciting multiple immune responses from host cells. Many of the α-type PSMs exhibit cytolytic properties and are able to lyse particular eukaryotic cells, including erythrocytes, neutrophils, and leukocytes. In addition, they also appear to contribute...
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