Staphylococcus aureus produces membrane-derived vesicles that induce host cell death.

Gram-negative bacteria produce outer membrane vesicles that play a role in the delivery of virulence factors to host cells. However, little is known about the membrane-derived vesicles (MVs) produced by gram-positive bacteria. The present study examined the production of MVs from Staphylococcus aure...

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Main Authors: Mamata Gurung, Dong Chan Moon, Chi Won Choi, Jung Hwa Lee, Yong Chul Bae, Jungmin Kim, Yoo Chul Lee, Sung Yong Seol, Dong Taek Cho, Seung Il Kim, Je Chul Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3218073?pdf=render