Human scFvs That Counteract Bioactivities of Staphylococcus aureus TSST-1

Human scFvs That Counteract Bioactivities of Staphylococcus aureus TSST-1

Some Staphylococcus aureus isolates produced toxic shock syndrome toxin-1 (TSST-1) which is a pyrogenic toxin superantigen (PTSAg). The toxin activates a large fraction of peripheral blood T lymphocytes causing the cells to proliferate and release massive amounts of pro-inflammatory cytokines leadin...

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Main Authors: Thunchanok Rukkawattanakul, Nitat Sookrung, Watee Seesuay, Nattawat Onlamoon, Pornphan Diraphat, Wanpen Chaicumpa, Nitaya Indrawattana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-02-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
direct acting anti-TSST-1
human scFv
Staphylococcus aureus
superantigen
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS)
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/9/2/50

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