Response of Cellular Innate Immunity to Cnidarian Pore-Forming Toxins

A group of stable, water-soluble and membrane-bound proteins constitute the pore forming toxins (PFTs) in cnidarians. They interact with membranes to physically alter the membrane structure and permeability, resulting in the formation of pores. These lesions on the plasma membrane causes an imbalanc...

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Main Authors: Wei Yuen Yap, Jung Shan Hwang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-10-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/23/10/2537