What does hemolysin mean?
Definitions for hemolysin
hɪˈmɒl ɪ sɪnhemo·lysin
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Princeton's WordNet
hemolysin, haemolysin, erythrolysin, erythrocytolysinnoun
any substance that can cause lysis (destruction) of erythrocytes (red blood cells) and the release of their hemoglobin
Wiktionary
hemolysinnoun
Any substance (often an exotoxin) that damages the membranes of red blood cells and thus releases hemoglobin
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Hemolysin
Hemolysins or haemolysins are lipids and proteins that cause lysis of red blood cells by disrupting the cell membrane. Although the lytic activity of some microbe-derived hemolysins on red blood cells may be of great importance for nutrient acquisition, many hemolysins produced by pathogens do not cause significant destruction of red blood cells during infection. However, hemolysins are often capable of lysing red blood cells in vitro. While most hemolysins are protein compounds, some are lipid biosurfactants.
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hemolysin
Hemolysin is a substance or enzyme produced by certain bacteria, fungi, or other organisms that causes the destruction or lysis (breaking down) of red blood cells, thereby releasing hemoglobin. It's mainly used by these organisms to acquire necessary iron and nutrients from the host organism. It's often associated with pathogenic bacteria and can contribute to their virulence.
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Hemolysin
Hemolysins are certain proteins and lipids that cause lysis of red blood cells by damaging their cell membrane. Although the lytic activity of some microbial hemolysins on red blood cells may be important for nutrient acquisition or for causing certain conditions such as anemia, many hemolysin-producing pathogens do not cause significant lysis of red blood cells during infection. Although hemolysins are able to lyse red blood cells in vitro, the ability of hemolysins to target other cells, including white blood cells, often accounts for the effects of hemolysins during infection. Most hemolysins are proteins, but others such as rhamnolipids are lipid biosurfactants.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of hemolysin in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of hemolysin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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