Lectins detecting group C streptococci.
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چکیده
Lectin of Wisteria floribunda specifically agglutinates group C streptococci. The reaction is strongly inhibited by N-acetyl-d-galactosamine, slightly by lactose, and not at all by galactose. The utility of the simple test of the lectin with group C streptococci is discussed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Infection and immunity
دوره 9 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1974