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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Main Authors: Lohans Pedrera, Uris Ros, Maria Laura Fanani, María E. Lanio, Richard M. Epand, Ana J. García-Sáez, Carlos Álvarez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-01-01
Series:Toxins
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/15/1/80