Function
Hemolysin (HL) is exotoxin from bacteria which causes lysis of red blood cells[1].
- alpha-hemolysin is a transmembrane pore-forming heptameric molecule[2]. See details for in Pore forming toxin, α-hemolysin.
- delta-hemolysin is a 26 amino acid peptide from the bacterium Staphylococcus exhibiting antimicrobial activity against Legionerlla [3].
See details of hemolysin E in Molecular Playground/ClyA.
For toxins in Proteopdia see Toxins.
Relevance
HL acts as a virulence factor in the pathogenesis of invasive infections[4].
3D Printed Physical Model of Hemolysin
Shown below is a 3D printed physical model of Hemolysin. The model is shown in alpha carbon backbone format with each chain colored uniquely.
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3D Structures of hemolysin
Hemolysin 3D structures
