Staphylococcus aureus induces eosinophil cell death mediated by α-hemolysin.

Staphylococcus aureus induces eosinophil cell death mediated by α-hemolysin.

Staphylococcus aureus, a major human pathogen, exacerbates allergic disorders, including atopic dermatitis, nasal polyps and asthma, which are characterized by tissue eosinophilia. Eosinophils, via their destructive granule contents, can cause significant tissue damage, resulting in inflammation and...

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Main Authors: Lynne R Prince, Kirstie J Graham, John Connolly, Sadia Anwar, Robert Ridley, Ian Sabroe, Simon J Foster, Moira K B Whyte
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3280314?pdf=render

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