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.
  1. 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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