Association Between Pneumococcal Surface Protein A Family and Genetic/Antimicrobial Resistance Traits of Non-Invasive Pneumococcal Isolates from Adults in Northern Japan.
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DOI: 10.1089/mdr.2018.0267
Abstract: Pneumococcal isolates from adult patients in northern Japan in 2016 were subjected to molecular investigation related to pneumococcal surface protein A (PspA) and drug resistance determinants. Of the 51 isolates, serotype 3/ST180 was the most… read more here.
Keywords: pneumococcal surface; pneumococcal isolates; family; resistance ... See more keywords
Genetic diversity of pneumococcal surface protein A in invasive pneumococcal isolates from Korean children, 1991-2016
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0183968
Abstract: Pneumococcal surface protein A (PspA) is an important virulence factor of pneumococci and has been investigated as a primary component of a capsular serotype-independent pneumococcal vaccine. Thus, we sought to determine the genetic diversity of… read more here.
Keywords: pneumococcal surface; pneumococcal isolates; genetic diversity; pspa ... See more keywords
Pneumococcal Surface Protein A: A Promising Candidate for the Next Generation of Pneumococcal Vaccines.
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DOI: 10.14715/cmb/2021.67.4.32
Abstract: Streptococcus pneumoniae is the bacterium that causes pneumococcal disease which often results in pneumonia, meningitis, otitis media, septicemia and sinusitis. Pneumonia, particularly, is a significant cause of worldwide morbidity and a global health burden as… read more here.
Keywords: surface protein; protein promising; candidate; pneumococcal surface ... See more keywords
Maternal immunization with pneumococcal surface protein A provides the immune memories of offspring against pneumococcal infection
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DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2023.1059603
Abstract: Introduction Streptococcus pneumoniae (S. pneumoniae) is one of the most widespread pathogens in the world and one of the largest infectious causes of infant mortality. Although current vaccines have various benefits, antibiotic resistance and the… read more here.
Keywords: immunization; pspa; infection; maternal immunization ... See more keywords