Invasin
Sign in to saveInvasins are a class of bacterial proteins associated with the penetration of pathogens into host cells. Invasins play a role in promoting entry during the initial stage of infection.
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8 sectionsContents
- Examples
- ''Yersinia pseudotuberculosis''
- ''Yersinia enterocolitica''
- Structure
- Mechanism of action
- Potential applications
- References
- External links
Invasins are a class of bacterial proteins associated with the penetration of pathogens into host cells. Invasins play a role in promoting entry during the initial stage of infection.
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