Detection of Mycolactone A/B in Mycobacterium ulcerans-Infected Human Tissue.
<h4>Background</h4>Mycobacterium ulcerans disease (Buruli ulcer) is a neglected tropical disease common amongst children in rural West Africa. Animal experiments have shown that tissue destruction is caused by a toxin called mycolactone.<h4>Methodology/principal findings</h4>...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2010-01-01
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Series: | PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases |
Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/20052267/?tool=EBI |