Complement evasion factor (CEF), a novel immune evasion factor of <i>Streptococcus pyogenes</i>
Haniyeh Aghababa, Yi Tian Ting, Devaki Pilapitiya, Jacelyn M. S. Loh, Paul G. Young, Thomas Proft
Abstract
virulence factor binding to several different target proteins via glycan-dependent interactions.
Topics & Concepts
Streptococcus pyogenesBiologyComplement systemMicrobiologyVirulence factorFactor HVirulenceImmune systemImmune adherenceAlternative complement pathwayComplement factor IImmunologyAntibodyStaphylococcus aureusHemagglutinationGeneGeneticsBacteriaStreptococcal Infections and TreatmentsNeonatal and Maternal InfectionsAntimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus