Anthrax toxin prepore. Molecular model of protective antigen (PA) from anthrax (Bacillus anthracis) bacteria complexed with an anthrax toxin receptor,forming a prepore (hole,centre). Anthrax employs a suite of three proteins,collectively termed anthrax toxin,that attack target organisms. Protective antigen is the first of these and works by providing a ready-made pore in its victim's cell membrane,through which the other two proteins,edema factor and lethal factor (not shown),can be delivered into the cell's interior | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Laguna Design |
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