system defeat pathogens. However, when it is systemically released in the blood and in high levels (due to mass T-cell activation resulting from the SAg binding), it can cause severe and life-threatening symptoms, including septic shock and multiple organ failure.

Structure

SAgs are produced intracellularly by bacteria and are released upon infection as extracellular mature toxins.

The sequences of these bacterial toxins are relatively

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