streptolysin

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Meaning

any of several hemolysins derived from strains of streptococcus

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Streptolysin, an exotoxin, is the enzyme produced by the bacteria which causes the complete lysis of red blood cells. Source: Internet

There are two types of streptolysin: Streptolysin O (SLO) and streptolysin S (SLS). Source: Internet

Streptolysin S is an oxygen-stable cytotoxin also produced by most GAS strains which results in clearing on the surface of blood agar. Source: Internet

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