Effects of Streptococcal Pyrogenic Exotoxin B on Pathogenesis of Streptococcus pyogenes
Streptococcus pyogenes (group A streptococcus, GAS) is a ubiquitous and important human bacterial pathogen. This organism possesses several virulence factors to establish infection. One of these, the streptococcal pyrogenic exotoxin B (SpeB), is the predominant secreted cysteine protease of GAS. Spe...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2008-09-01
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| Series: | Journal of the Formosan Medical Association |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929664608601126 |