2010
DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-0691.2010.03183.x
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Streptococcus pneumoniae: virulence factors and variation

Abstract: Streptococcus pneumoniae is a major pathogen of humans, causing diseases such as pneumonia and meningitis. The organism produces several virulence factors that are involved in the disease process. The molecular basis of the action of some of these virulence factors is being elucidated. The advent of whole genome sequencing combined with biological studies has demonstrated that genome variation is important in the ability of pneumococci to interact with the host. This review discusses the biological activity of… Show more

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“…A wide array of pneumococcal virulence factors work collaboratively to cause invasive disease [42]. The most crucial virulence determinant of S. pneumoniae is the polysaccharide capsule that mediates invasion.…”
Section: Pathogenesismentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A wide array of pneumococcal virulence factors work collaboratively to cause invasive disease [42]. The most crucial virulence determinant of S. pneumoniae is the polysaccharide capsule that mediates invasion.…”
Section: Pathogenesismentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A presença da cápsula polissacarídica é importante para a colonização da nasofaringe, já que impede a remoção mecânica pelo muco Mitchell, 2010;Steel et al, 2013). Entretanto, a sua principal função na virulência está relacionada à ação anti-fagocitose.…”
Section: Fatores De Virulênciaunclassified
“…A ligação de anticorpos na superfície do pneumococo leva a deposição de complemento. A presença da cápsula impede a interação destas moléculas com os seus receptores em células fagocíticas, resultando assim no escape da bactéria Mitchell, 2010).…”
Section: Fatores De Virulênciaunclassified
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