Pneumolysin
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pneumolysin is a noun meaning A putative virulence factor of the gram-positive bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae. 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.
Meaning
A putative virulence factor of the gram-positive bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae. 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.
Word Forms
- pneumolysins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pneumolysoid, pneumoprotein, aeruginolysin, pleurotolysin, pseudolysin, staphylolysin.
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