Multi-functional mechanisms of immune evasion by the streptococcal complement inhibitor C5a peptidas...
Multi-functional mechanisms of immune evasion by the streptococcal complement inhibitor C5a peptidase
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United States: Public Library of Science
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The complement cascade is crucial for clearance and control of invading pathogens, and as such is a key target for pathogen mediated host modulation. C3 is the central molecule of the complement cascade, and plays a vital role in opsonization of bacteria and recruitment of neutrophils to the site of infection. Streptococcal species have evolved mul...
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Multi-functional mechanisms of immune evasion by the streptococcal complement inhibitor C5a peptidase
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_1939438892
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_1939438892
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1553-7374,1553-7366
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1553-7374
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10.1371/journal.ppat.1006493
