Hume E B, Dajcs J J, Moreau J M, O'Callaghan R J
Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Parasitology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112, USA.
Infect Immun. 2000 Oct;68(10):6052-5. doi: 10.1128/IAI.68.10.6052-6055.2000.
Alpha-toxin is a major virulence factor in Staphylococcus aureus keratitis. Active or passive immunization with alpha-toxin toxoid could protect against corneal damage. Results show that either form of immunization did not kill bacteria but did significantly protect against corneal pathology, especially epithelial erosion.
α毒素是金黄色葡萄球菌角膜炎的主要毒力因子。用α毒素类毒素进行主动或被动免疫可预防角膜损伤。结果表明,两种免疫方式均不能杀死细菌,但能显著预防角膜病变,尤其是上皮糜烂。