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Antigenic properties of fibrinogen-binding proteins and their role in pathogenesis of staphylococcal infections. Extracellular fibrinogen-binding proteins

V. D. Ivanova, V. K. Pozur

The data on investigation of structure, physical, chemical, antigenic properties and biological activity of staphylococcal extracellular fibrinogen-binding proteins are analysed in the present review. Their role in the development of staphylococcal diseases is described.