Pathogenicity and virulence of<i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i>: Cutting to the chase on proteases
Mary E. Marquart
Abstract
to the lungs, blood, or other sites can instigate responses by the bacteria that result in their proteases serving dual roles of self-protein processors and virulence factors of host protein targets.
Topics & Concepts
ProteasesVirulenceStreptococcus pneumoniaeBiologyMicrobiologyContext (archaeology)GeneEnzymeGeneticsBiochemistryPaleontologyAntibioticsPneumonia and Respiratory InfectionsBacterial Infections and VaccinesStreptococcal Infections and Treatments