LP248053-3
Streptococcus pneumoniae lytA gene
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Description
Streptococcus pneumoniae is an important human pathogen whose virulence is based primarily on its polysaccharide capsule, which protects it by shielding it from the immune system. Over time, study of the polysaccharide capsule has identified multiple serogroups and serotypes. Serotypes are defined based on the chemical structure and immunologic properties of the polysaccharide, and each serogroup contains one or more serotypes that elicit the same antibody response. PMID: 26085553 The auto lysin lytA of Streptococcus pneumoniae is located on the cell envelope and is a cell wall degrading enzyme. It may affect cell wall growth and cell wall turnover as well as control the release of cell wall components that promote inflammation. PMID: 10456899 The auto lysis lytA was found in 85% of isolates of Streptococcus pneumoniae and may be an important antigen in vaccine design. PMID: 26668703 Source: Regenstrief LOINC
Basic Part Properties
- Part Name
- Streptococcus pneumoniae lytA gene
- Part Display Name
- Streptococcus pneumoniae lytA gene
- Part Type
- Component (Describes the core component or analyte measured)
- Created On
- 2017-01-31
- Construct for LOINC Short Name
- S pneum lytA
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Language Variants Get Info
| Tag | Language | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| es-ES | Spanish (Spain) | Gen lytA de Streptococo pneumoniae |
| nl-NL | Dutch (Netherlands) | Streptococcus pneumoniae lytA-gen Synonyms: streptococcus pneumoniae lytA gen |
| zh-CN | Chinese (China) | 肺炎链球菌 lytA 基因 Synonyms: 肺炎链球菌 lytA 基因 |
| it-IT | Italian (Italy) | Streptococcus pneumoniae, gene lytA Synonyms: Gene lytA di Streptococcus pneumoniae |
| el-GR | Greek (Greece) | Γονίδιο lytA του Streptococcus pneumoniae (Στρεπτόκοκκος πνευμονίας) Synonyms: Γονίδιο lytA του Streptococcus pneumoniae (Στρεπτόκοκκος πνευμονίας) |
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