Staphylococcal Bicomponent Pore-Forming Toxins: Targets for Prophylaxis and Immunotherapy

Staphylococcal Bicomponent Pore-Forming Toxins: Targets for Prophylaxis and Immunotherapy

Staphylococccus aureus represents one of the most challenging human pathogens as well as a common colonizer of human skin and mucosal surfaces. S. aureus causes a wide range of diseases from skin and soft tissue infection (SSTI) to debilitating and life-threatening conditions such as osteomyelitis,...

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Main Authors: M. Javad Aman, Rajan P. Adhikari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-03-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
Staphylococcus aureus
pore-forming toxin
leukotoxins
leukocidins
hemolysin
vaccine
immunotherapy
PVL
LukAB
LukED
HlgAB
HlgCB
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/6/3/950

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