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S. aureus antigens studied and their associated functions.
| S. aureus antigens | Functions |
|---|---|
| Iron scavenging | Iron/haeme uptake and transport. Resistance to neutrophil killing. |
| IsdA | |
| IsdB | |
| IsdH | |
| Virulence and immune evasion | Inhibit complement activation. Prevent chemotaxis of neutrophils. Pore-forming toxin. Alter immune response. |
| SCIN | |
| CHIPS | |
| Hla | |
| Cell wall enzymes | Peptidoglycan hydrolases. Cell separation. |
| Amd | |
| Gmd |
