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Abstract
Pseudomonas exotoxin A (PE) is a highly toxic protein secreted by the opportunistic pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The modular structure and corresponding mechanism of action of PE make it amenable to extensive modifications that can redirect its potent cytotoxicity from disease to a therapeutic function. In combination with a variety of artificial targeting elements, such as receptor ligands and antibody fragments, PE becomes a selective agent for the elimination of specific cell populations. This review summarizes our current understanding of PE, its intoxication pathway, and the ongoing efforts to convert this toxin into a treatment for cancer. Journal compilationEntities:
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Year: 2011 PMID: 21585657 PMCID: PMC3179548 DOI: 10.1111/j.1742-4658.2011.08182.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: FEBS J ISSN: 1742-464X Impact factor: 5.622