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hemolysin Meaning
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hemolysin (n)
any substance that can cause lysis (destruction) of erythrocytes (red blood cells) and the release of their hemoglobin
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any substance that can cause lysis (destruction) of erythrocytes (red blood cells) and the release of their hemoglobin
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The bacterium produces a potent hemolysin that lyses red blood cells.
The virulence of this strain is largely attributed to its high-level expression of hemolysin.
Hemolysin is a major virulence factor of Streptococcus pneumoniae, causing severe pneumonia and meningitis.
The hemolytic activity of the bacteria was significantly reduced after treatment with antioxidants.