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- Superantigens (SAgs) are a class of antigens that result in excessive activation of the immune system. Specifically they cause non-specific activation...
- Two examples are described below. Superantigens are produced by several bacteria. The best-characterized superantigens are those produced by the strains...
- colonization of its host, this bacterium possesses many virulence factors. Superantigens, bacterial adhesions, and the actions of Yops (which are bacterial proteins...
- syndrome (TSLS). The underlying mechanism involves the production of superantigens during an invasive streptococcus infection or a localized staphylococcus...
- post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis. These toxins are also known as "superantigens" because they can cause an extensive immune response by activating some...
- of the bacterial species Streptococcus pyogenes. SpeA and speC are superantigens, which induce inflammation by nonspecifically activating T cells and...
- these toxins are ****ociated with specific diseases. Superantigens Antigens known as superantigens can induce toxic shock syndrome (TSS). This group comprises...
- gangliosides, causing a release of protease by keratinocytes acting as superantigens in stimulating the skin's immune system. A more recent proposal states...
- Lewis, P.; Howarth, P. (2011-04-01). "Staphylococci and staphylococcal superantigens in asthma and rhinitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis". Allergy...
- given pyrogens varies: in extreme cases, bacterial pyrogens can act as superantigens and cause rapid and dangerous fevers. Endogenous pyrogens are cytokines...