Biological effects of RTX toxins: the possible role of lipopolysaccharide.
RTX toxins are a family of related exotoxins with hemolytic, leukotoxi c and leukocyte-stimulating activities that are produced by a diverse array of Gram-negative bacteria. Lipopolysaccharide might be required for the maximal production of some RTX toxins and might be a cofactor in some of the biological effects of RTX toxins.
Czuprynski
C J
CJ
Department of Pathobiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Madison, Wisconsin, USA.
Welch
R A
RA
D000818:Animals; D001427:Bacterial Toxins / Q000633:toxicity*; D005098:Exotoxins / Q000633:toxicity*; D006090:Gram-Negative Bacteria; D006801:Humans; D008070:Lipopolysaccharides / Q000494:pharmacology*
D001427:Bacterial Toxins; D005098:Exotoxins; D008070:Lipopolysaccharides