Pneumolysin causes cyotoxicity and ciliary stasis in human respiratory epithelial cells

K. Hazime, G. Williams, P. Andrew, C. O'Callaghan, R. Hirst (Leicester, London, United Kingdom)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Pathogenesis and mechanisms of respiratory infections
Session: Pathogenesis and mechanisms of respiratory infections
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4939
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases, Respiratory infections

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