Lgt processing is an essential step in Streptococcus suis lipoprotein mediated innate immune activation.

BACKGROUND: Streptococcus suis causes invasive infections in pigs and occasionally in humans. The host innate immune system plays a major role in counteracting S. suis infections. The main components of S. suis able to activate the innate immune system likely include cell wall constituents that may...

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Main Authors: Paul J Wichgers Schreur, Johanna M J Rebel, Mari A Smits, Jos P M van Putten, Hilde E Smith
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3139625?pdf=render