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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-11-01
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Series: | Veterinary Research |
Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13567-018-0609-8 |