The bacterial capsule, made of polysaccharides, is used in vaccines and provides anti-phagocytic protection; examples include B.anthracis (containing D-glutamate) and vaccines for Streptococcus pneumoniae (Pneumovax), Haemophilus influenzae (Hib), and Neisseria meningitidis.
Bakteriyel kapsül, aşıların yapımında kullanılan polisakkaritlerden oluşur ve fagosite karşı korunma sağlar; örneklere B.anthracis (D-glutamat içeren) ve Streptococcus pneumoniae (Pneumovax), Haemophilus influenzae (Hib) ve Neisseria meningitidis aşıları dahildir.
| Front | Structure and function of bacterial capsule → (3) vaccines made from capsule |
|---|---|
| Back | Made of polysaccharides → anti-phagocytic → B.anthracis contains D-glutamate → Pneumovax (PCV13) | Hib | Meningococcal vaccines |
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