Listeriolysin S, a novel peptide haemolysin associated with a subset of lineage I Listeria monocytogenes.

Streptolysin S (SLS) is a bacteriocin-like haemolytic and cytotoxic virulence factor that plays a key role in the virulence of Group A Streptococcus (GAS), the causative agent of pharyngitis, impetigo, necrotizing fasciitis and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome. Although it has long been thought th...

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Main Authors: Paul D Cotter, Lorraine A Draper, Elaine M Lawton, Karen M Daly, David S Groeger, Pat G Casey, R Paul Ross, Colin Hill
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2008-09-01
Series:PLoS Pathogens
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/18787690/pdf/?tool=EBI