Impact of Endogenous Pneumococcal Hydrogen Peroxide on the Activity and Release of Pneumolysin
Impact of Endogenous Pneumococcal Hydrogen Peroxide on the Activity and Release of Pneumolysin
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Switzerland: MDPI AG
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English
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Switzerland: MDPI AG
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Streptococcus pneumoniae is the leading cause of community-acquired pneumonia. The pore-forming cholesterol-dependent cytolysin (CDC) pneumolysin (PLY) and the physiological metabolite hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) can greatly increase the virulence of pneumococci. Although most studies have focused on the contribution of both virulence factors to the c...
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Impact of Endogenous Pneumococcal Hydrogen Peroxide on the Activity and Release of Pneumolysin
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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_7fc83b27d6054e69a29fe0c9eeed0042
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_7fc83b27d6054e69a29fe0c9eeed0042
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2072-6651
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2072-6651
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10.3390/toxins15100593
