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Pneumolysin: Pathogenesis and Therapeutic Target
Streptococcus pneumoniae is an opportunistic pathogen responsible for widespread illness and is a major global health issue for children, the elderly, and the immunocompromised population. Pneumolysin (PLY) is a cholesterol-dependent cytolysin (CDC) and key pneumococcal virulence factor involved in...
Autores principales: | Nishimoto, Andrew T., Rosch, Jason W., Tuomanen, Elaine I. |
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2020
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7343714/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32714314 http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2020.01543 |
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