Signaling beyond Punching Holes: Modulation of Cellular Responses by Vibrio cholerae Cytolysin

Pore-forming toxins (PFTs) are a distinct class of membrane-damaging cytolytic proteins that contribute significantly towards the virulence processes employed by various pathogenic bacteria. Vibrio cholerae cytolysin (VCC) is a prominent member of the beta-barrel PFT (beta-PFT) family. It is secret...

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Main Authors: Barkha Khilwani, Kausik Chattopadhyay
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-08-01
Series:Toxins
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/7/8/3344