Biopolym. Cell. 1999; 15(5):360-366.
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Protein A – the main pathogenic factor of Staphylococcus. Peculiarities of interaction with immunoglobulins
1Kholodna L. S.
- Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
64, Volodymyrska Str., Kyiv, Ukraine, 01033
Abstract
The data on protein A Interaction with immunoglobulins and its antigenic properties are reviewed. It can help to understand the peculiarities of immune response on Staphylococcus antigen substances and formation of antistaphylococcal immunity.
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