The Important Role of Membrane Fluidity on the Lytic Mechanism of the α-Pore-Forming Toxin Sticholysin I
Actinoporins have emerged as archetypal α-pore-forming toxins (PFTs) that promote the formation of pores in membranes upon oligomerization and insertion of an α-helix pore-forming domain in the bilayer. These proteins have been used as active components of immunotoxins, therefore, understanding thei...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-01-01
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Series: | Toxins |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/15/1/80 |