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Immune evasion in Staphylococcus aureus

Year: 2010

Type: dissertation

Abstract: Staphylococcus aureus expresses many proteins that are involved in evasion or downregulation of the human immune system. Proteins involved in evading the complement system and neutrophil defense is are studied by discussing primary data. A basic overview of the complement system and neutrophil defenses is given. The origin and reason for the vast number of proteins involved in immune evasion is discussed.

Source: Utrecht University Repository (Utrecht University)

Author: O.G. de Jong

Language: English

Topic: Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2112193557

Cites: 35

Cited by: 37

Related to: 10