Occurence of the alp3 gene and the R28 protein in Group A streptococci

Background: The protein R28 of group A streptococci (GAS) is nearly identical in structure to the alpha-like protein Alp3 of group B streptococci (GBS), and the two proteins cross-react immunologically. The purpose of this study was to test the frequency of occurrence of R28 in GAS isolated from pat...

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Main Authors: Augusta Irene Kvam, Randi Valsø Lyng, Johan A. Mæland
Format: Article
Language:Danish
Published: NITO - Bioingeniørfaglig institutt 2011-06-01
Series:Bioingeniøren
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Online Access:https://bioingenioren.no/fag/fag-originalartikkel/forekomst-av-genet-alp3-og-proteinet-r28-hos-gruppe-a-streptokokker/