Staphylococcus aureus beta toxin

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title: Staphylococcus aureus beta toxin
text: Staphylococcus aureus beta toxin is a toxin produced by Staphylococcus aureus. It is a form of sphingomyelinase called sphingomyelinase C. This enzyme is toxic to a variety of cells, including erythrocytes, fibroblasts, leukocytes, and macrophages. Susceptible cells are subject to lysis of exposed sphingomyelin on their membrane surfaces. The beta toxin exhibits maximum activity at 10 °C, at 37 °C seems to be inactive.
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description: Toxin produced by Staphylococcus aureus
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date modified: 2024-02-29T14:08:15Z
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