A Pathogenic Potential of Acinetobacter baumannii-Derived Membrane Vesicles

Journal: Journal of Analytical Science and Technology (JAST) (Vol.2, No. 3)

Publication Date: 2011-12-15

Authors : Jong Suk Jin Dong Chan Moon Chi-Won Choi Seung-Il Kim Hye-Yeon Kim Jeong-Soon Park Je Chul Lee;

Page : A52-A55

Keywords : AbOmpA; cell death; cytokines; lipid raft; inflammation;

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Abstract

Acinetobacter baumannii secretes outer membrane vesicles (OMVs). A. baumannii OMVs deliver many virulence factors to host cells and then induce cytotoxicity and innate immune response. OMVs secreted from bacteria contribute directly to host pathology during A. baumannii infection.

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A Pathogenic Potential of Acinetobacter baumannii-Derived Membrane Vesicles

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