pneumolysin

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Synonyms: pneumolysis, neurolysin

Antonyms: pneumolysis, neurolysin

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Noun

1. A [[putative]] [[virulence]] [[factor]] of the gram-positive [[bacteria]] {{taxfmt|Streptococcus pneumoniae|species}}. It has a range of biological activity, including the ability to [[lyse]] and interfere with the function of cells and soluble molecules of the immune system.

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