Staphylococcus aureus virulence factor expression matters: input from targeted proteomics shows Panton-Valentine leucocidin impact on mortality
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A targeted proteomic method analyzed 44 Staphylococcus aureus virulence factors in 136 pneumonia strains, showing PVL's dose-dependent impact on mortality.
bioRxiv · Sep 18, 2022 · PreprintMicrobiology