The Staphyloccous aureus Eap protein activates expression of proinflammatory cytokines.

The extracellular adhesion protein (Eap) secreted by the major human pathogen Staphylococcus aureus is known to have several effects on human immunity. We have recently added to knowledge of these roles by demonstrating that Eap enhances interactions between major histocompatibility complex molecule...

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Main Authors: Scriba, T, Sierro, S, Brown, E, Phillips, R, Sewell, A, Massey, R
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2008