Research Project
Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
Group A Streptococcus pyogenes (GAS) is a human pathogen that causes local suppurative infections and severe invasive diseases. Systemic dissemination of GAS is initiated by bacterial penetration of the epithelial barrier of the pharynx or damaged skin. In this study, our data indicate a potential function of Streptolysin S that facilitates GAS invasion into deeper tissue via degradation of epithelial intercellular junctions in concert with the host cysteine protease calpain.
All 2010 2009 2008 Other
All Journal Article (4 results) (of which Peer Reviewed: 2 results) Presentation (14 results) Book (1 results) Remarks (3 results)
Biochem Biophys Res Commun 391(2)
Pages: 1192-1196
Biochemical and biophysical research communications 391
Infect Immun 77(1)
Pages: 32-44
Infection and Immunity 77
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