Staphylococcal Protein A

Stafylokockprotein A

Engelsk definition

A protein present in the cell wall of most Staphylococcus aureus strains. The protein selectively binds to the Fc region of human normal and myeloma-derived IMMUNOGLOBULIN G. It elicits antibody activity and may cause hypersensitivity reactions due to histamine release; has also been used as cell surface antigen marker and in the clinical assessment of B lymphocyte function.

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Engelska synonymer

Protein A, Staphylococcal Protein A