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Lysostaphin

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Definition: A 25-kDa peptidase produced by Staphylococcus simulans which cleaves a glycine-glcyine bond unique to an inter-peptide cross-bridge of the STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS cell wall. EC 3.4.24.75.     
Pharmacological Action Anti-Infective Agents, Local
 
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ZooA protein, Streptococcus equi  0   *Bacterial Proteins Bacteriocins Lysostaphin Streptococcus equi. Gene 1997 Apr 21;189(2);255-61

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