Leukocidin
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A leukocidin is a type of cytotoxin created by some types of bacteria
. It is a type of pore forming toxin
. Leukocidins get their names by killing ("-cide") leukocytes.
One type is Panton-Valentine leukocidin
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Bacteria
Bacteria are a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms. Typically a few micrometres in length, bacteria have a wide range of shapes, ranging from spheres to rods and spirals...
. It is a type of pore forming toxin
Pore forming toxins
Pore-forming toxins are protein toxins, typically , produced by bacteria, such as C.septicum and S.aureus. They are frequently cytotoxic , as they create unregulated pores in the membrane of targeted cells.-Types of PFTs:PFTs can be divided into the following subcategories:* Alpha-pore-forming...
. Leukocidins get their names by killing ("-cide") leukocytes.
One type is Panton-Valentine leukocidin
Panton-Valentine leukocidin
Panton-Valentine leukocidin is a cytotoxin—one of the β-pore-forming toxins. The presence of PVL is associated with increased virulence of certain strains of Staphylococcus aureus...
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