Glycan-dependent cell adhesion mechanism of Tc toxins
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DOI: 10.1038/s41467-020-16536-7
Abstract: Toxin complex (Tc) toxins are virulence factors of pathogenic bacteria. Tcs are composed of three subunits: TcA, TcB and TcC. TcA facilitates receptor–toxin interaction and membrane permeation, TcB and TcC form a toxin-encapsulating cocoon. While… read more here.
Keywords: glycan dependent; toxin; cell; receptor binding ... See more keywords
Hepatitis C Virus Glycan-Dependent Interactions and the Potential for Novel Preventative Strategies
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DOI: 10.3390/pathogens10060685
Abstract: Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections continue to be a major contributor to liver disease worldwide. HCV treatment has become highly effective, yet there are still no vaccines or prophylactic strategies available to prevent infection… read more here.
Keywords: interactions potential; hcv; glycan dependent; virus glycan ... See more keywords