Bioengineering of <i>Bordetella pertussis</i> Adenylate Cyclase Toxin for Vaccine Development and Other Biotechnological Purposes

The adenylate cyclase toxin, CyaA, is one of the key virulent factors produced by <i>Bordetella pertussis</i>, the causative agent of whooping cough. This toxin primarily targets innate immunity to facilitate bacterial colonization of the respiratory tract. CyaA exhibits several remarkab...

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Main Author: Daniel Ladant
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Toxins
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/13/2/83