Anthrax Lethal Toxin and the Induction of CD4 T Cell Immunity

Bacillus anthracis secretes exotoxins which act through several mechanisms including those that can subvert adaptive immunity with respect both to antigen presenting cell and T cell function. The combination of Protective Antigen (PA) and Lethal Factor (LF) forming Lethal Toxin (LT), acts within hos...

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Main Authors: Daniel M. Altmann, Rebecca J. Ingram, Stephanie Ascough
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-10-01
Series:Toxins
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/4/10/878