S. aureus' Protein A binds to the Fc portion of IgG to prevent opsonization and phagocytosis, which is its virulence factor mechanism.
S. aureuksen proteiini A sitoutuu IgG-molekyylin Fc-osaan estäen opsonisaatiota ja fagosytoosia, mikä on sen virulenssitekijän toimintamekanismi.
| Front | MOA behind virulence factor in S.aureus? |
|---|---|
| Back | Protein A binds Fc portion of IgG to prevent opsonization and phagocytosis |
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