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Serum cytokine profile in mice after injection of supernatants of group A streptococci culture
Cytokines are involved in various pathophysiological processes of macroorganism, including regulation of immune response and inflammation. Numerous experiments have demonstrated that cytokines, necessary in small doses, may result in the development of “cytokine storm” when produced in
S5nA – a novel group a streptococcal immune evasion factor
Streptococcus pyogenes (aka Group A Streptococcus, GAS) is a pathogenic bacterium that causes disease in humans, ranging from pharyngitis (‘strep throat’) and skin infections to severe invasive diseases, such as necrotizing fasciitis (‘flesh-eating disease) and life-threatening toxic
