Lectin activity of the pneumococcal pilin proteins
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-17850-9
Abstract: Streptococcus pneumoniae is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally. The Pilus-1 proteins, RrgA, RrgB and RrgC of S. pneumoniae have been previously assessed for their role in infection, invasive disease and as possible… read more here.
Keywords: pilus proteins; pneumoniae; pilin proteins; pneumococcal pilin ... See more keywords
Pilus proteins from Streptococcus pyogenes stimulate innate immune responses through Toll‐like receptor 2
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DOI: 10.1111/imcb.12523
Abstract: The group A Streptococcus (GAS) pilus is a long, flexible, hair‐like structure anchored to the cell surface that facilitates the adherence of GAS to host cells, thus playing a critical role in initiating infections. Because… read more here.
Keywords: pilus proteins; gas; toll like; like receptor ... See more keywords