The Staphylococcus aureus protein Sbi acts as a complement inhibitor and forms a tripartite complex with host complement Factor H and C3b.
The Gram-positive bacterium Staphylococcus aureus, similar to other pathogens, binds human complement regulators Factor H and Factor H related protein 1 (FHR-1) from human serum. Here we identify the secreted protein Sbi (Staphylococcus aureus binder of IgG) as a ligand that interacts with Factor H...
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| Language: | EN |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2008
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| Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/115294ab81c64a9f85a0ac04cc9b0c20 |
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