Identification of a Cytopathogenic Toxin from Sneathia amnii
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DOI: 10.1128/jb.00162-20
Abstract: Sneathia amnii is a very poorly characterized emerging pathogen that can affect pregnancy outcome and cause urethritis and other infections. To date, nothing is known about its virulence factors or pathogenesis. We have identified and… read more here.
Keywords: system; cpta; cytopathogenic toxin; toxin ... See more keywords
Identification of the pore-forming and binding domains of the Sneathia vaginalis cytopathogenic toxin A
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0284349
Abstract: The association between Sneathia vaginalis and preterm birth is emerging. The Gram-negative anaerobe produces a large exotoxin, the cytopathogenic toxin A (CptA), that forms pores in human epithelial cells and red blood cells. The structure… read more here.
Keywords: pore forming; sneathia vaginalis; cytopathogenic toxin; region ... See more keywords