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  1. Fields of Study
  2. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  3. proteins
  4. microbial proteins
  5. bacterial proteins
  6. staphylococcal protein A
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  3. proteins
  4. microbial proteins
  5. bacterial proteins
  6. staphylococcal protein A

Preferred term

staphylococcal protein A

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information A protein present in the cell wall of most Staphylococcus aureus strains. The protein selectively binds to the Fc region of human normal and myeloma-derived immunoglobulin G. It elicits antibody activity and may cause hypersensitivity reactions due to histamine release; has also been used as cell surface antigen marker and in the clinical assessment of B lymphocyte function.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2018

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/313563

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