Characterisation of cell wall enzymes from Streptococcus pneumoniae

Murein and its turnover products are recognised by components of the innate immune system leading to an inflammatory response and resulting in the killing of bacteria. To counter the clearance by the innate immune system pathogens like Streptococcus pneumoniae have enzymes to modify their cell wall...

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Main Author: Bui, Nhat Khai
Published: University of Newcastle Upon Tyne 2009
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.556139