Hijacking of Host Plasminogen by Mesomycoplasma ( Mycoplasma ) hyopneumoniae via GAPDH: an Important Virulence Mechanism To Promote Adhesion and Extracellular Matrix Degradation

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Mesomycoplasma hyopneumoniae is a specific pathogen of pigs that is the etiological agent of mycoplasmal pneumonia of swine (MPS), which is responsible for substantial economic losses to the swine industry worldwide. The pathogenicity mechanism and possible particular virulence determinants of M. hyopneumoniae are not yet completely elucidated. Our data suggest that GAPDH might be an important virulence factor in...

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