Pneumolysin
Sign in to savethumb|right|3D structure of pneumolysin Pneumolysin is a virulence factor of the Gram-positive bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae.
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thumb|right|3D structure of pneumolysin Pneumolysin is a virulence factor of the Gram-positive bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae.
It is a pore-forming toxin of 53 kDa composed of 471 amino acids. It has a range of biological activity, including the ability to lyse and interfere with the function of cells and soluble molecules of the immune system.
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