Nonspecific T-lymphocyte mitogenesis by pyrogenic exotoxins from group A streptococci and Staphylococcus aureus
- 1 September 1979
- journal article
- Published by American Society for Microbiology in Infection and Immunity
- Vol. 25 (3) , 1075-7
- https://doi.org/10.1128/iai.25.3.1075-1077.1979
Abstract
Group A streptococcal pyrogenic exotoxins types A, B, and C and staphylococcal pyrogenic exotoxin were shown to be potent nonspecific T-lymphocyte mitogens. Adherent cell populations did not significantly affect the nonspecific mitogenicity.Keywords
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