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Abstract
This review summarizes the current knowledge pertaining to the pathogenesis of infection with Bacillus anthracis relative to the two exotoxins and the capsule. Emphasis is given to the structure and activities of the individual components of the exotoxins, their interaction with cells, and the response of macrophages to lethal toxin. Finally, results from vaccination studies are reviewed.Entities:
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Year: 1999 PMID: 10594977 DOI: 10.1016/s1286-4579(99)80004-5
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Microbes Infect ISSN: 1286-4579 Impact factor: 2.700