Pore forming bacterial toxin
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Pore forming bacterial toxin
Pore forming bacterial toxin. Computer model showing the molecular structure of the bacterial toxin pneumolysin. Pneumolysin is a pore forming toxin (PFT) produced by the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus). PFTs are proteins that are often cytotoxic (toxic to cells) as they create unregulated pores in the membrane of targeted cells. In the case of pneumolysin this can lead to pneumonia and other illnesses commonly associated with the pneumococcus bacteria
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Bacterial Bacteriology Circular Compound Compounds Cytotoxic Damaging Molecules Pneumonia Poison Poisonous Proteins Proteomics Ring Round Streptococcus Pneumoniae Structural Toxic Toxin Toxins Bio Chemistry Biochemical Molecular Model Pathogen Pneumococcus Protein
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This print from Science Photo Library showcases a computer-generated model of the molecular structure of pneumolysin, a pore-forming bacterial toxin. The intricate circular illustration beautifully depicts the complex nature of this toxic protein produced by Streptococcus pneumoniae, commonly known as pneumococcus. Pneumolysin belongs to a class of proteins called pore-forming toxins (PFTs) that have cytotoxic properties, meaning they are harmful to cells. These toxins create unregulated pores in the cell membrane, leading to various illnesses associated with pneumococcus bacteria, such as pneumonia. The artistic representation highlights the structural intricacies and biochemical composition of this dangerous compound. Its round shape and single ring-like structure emphasize its potency and damaging effects on targeted cells. Understanding the molecular model of pneumolysin is crucial for medical research in bacteriology and proteomics. Scientists can study its interaction with cholesterol-dependent cytolysins (CDC), another group of cytotoxins, to gain insights into cell damage mechanisms caused by these pathogens. This image serves as a reminder of both the beauty and danger present within our biological world. It symbolizes the ongoing efforts in medicine and biochemistry to unravel the mysteries behind bacterial toxins like pneumolysin while striving towards effective treatments for related diseases.
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