Name | STREPTOLYSIN O |
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Synonyms | EINECS 308-500-3 |
Description | Streptolysin O, a group A streptococcal toxin, is a well-characterized oxygen-labile prototype of a cholesterol-binding bacterial exotoxin. Streptolysin O causes both lysis of cells and cardiotoxicity. Streptolysin O is widely used for the controlled permeabilization of cell membranes. Streptolysin O exists in two forms, a reduced active state and an oxidized reversibly inactive state [1][2][3][4]. |
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In Vitro | When Streptolysin O is secreted by streptococci, it is in an active state, but it rapidly oxidizes to a reversibly inactive state with the formation of disulfide bonds[2]. Streptolysin O, belongs to the group of thiol-activated toxins, is a secreted virulence factor of GAS that induces apoptosis in neutrophils and macrophages at later time points (~4 h). Streptolysin O induces eukaryotic cell lysis in a cholesterol-dependent manner, is highly upregulated in the GAS M1T1 clone during bloodstream dissemination. Streptolysin O is known to promote Group A Streptococcus (GAS) resistance to phagocytic clearance by neutrophils, a critical first element of host defense against invasive bacterial infection[3]. |
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Appearance | lyophilized powder |
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Storage condition | 2-8°C |
Water Solubility | H2O: soluble1mg/mL |
Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter |
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RIDADR | UN 2811PIH 6.1 / PGI |
WGK Germany | 3 |