Abstract:The Equine Strangles, caused by Streptococcus equi subs. equi, is a contagious disease, causing high rates of morbidity been responsible for important economic losses. The M protein synthesized by S. equi plays an important role in the pathogenesis and is a promising candidate for a vaccine antigen. The innate immune system is responsible for the first immune response against microorganisms, this response is mediated by receptors that detect PAMPs and their activation trigger crucial modulation of the adaptati… Show more
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