Molecular basis determining species specificity for TLR2 inhibition by staphylococcal superantigen-like protein 3 (SSL3)

Abstract Staphylococcus aureus is a versatile opportunistic pathogen, causing disease in human and animal species. Its pathogenicity is linked to the ability of S. aureus to secrete immunomodulatory molecules. These evasion proteins bind to host receptors or their ligands, resulting in inhibitory ef...

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Main Authors: Kirsten J. Koymans, Louris J. Feitsma, Adinda Bisschop, Eric G. Huizinga, Jos A. G. van Strijp, Carla J. C. de Haas, Alex J. McCarthy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:Veterinary Research
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13567-018-0609-8