Lipoteichoic Acid from <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> Activates the Complement System via C3 Induction and CD55 Inhibition
<i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> inhibits complement activity by secreting a variety of toxins. However, the underlying mechanism of complement component regulation by lipoteichoic acid (LTA), a cell wall component of <i>S. aureus</i>, has not been elucidated. In this study, we o...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-05-01
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Series: | Microorganisms |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/6/1135 |