alpha-hemolysin

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Dragon
gptkb:protein
gptkbp:alternativeName gptkb:alpha-toxin
gptkbp:discoveredBy Frederick Loeffler
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1887
gptkbp:effect causes cell lysis
gptkbp:function forms pores in cell membranes
gptkbp:gene hla
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label alpha-hemolysin
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction binds to cell membrane and oligomerizes
forms transmembrane pores
gptkbp:molecularWeight 33 kDa
gptkbp:pathogenicRole contributes to virulence of S. aureus
gptkbp:PDB 7AHL
gptkbp:producedBy gptkb:Staphylococcus_aureus
gptkbp:structure heptameric pore-forming complex
gptkbp:target gptkb:leukocytes
platelets
erythrocytes
gptkbp:usedIn biotechnology research
membrane studies
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:alpha-toxin
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7