Substances contributing to the virulence of pathogenic bacteria
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Substances contributing to the virulence of pathogenic bacteria
substance action
hyaluronidase increases permeability of tissue spaces to bacterial cells
coagulase increases resistance of bacteria to phagocytosis (engulfment by defense cells, or phagocytes)
hemolysins destroy red blood cells
collagenase dissolves collagen, a connective tissue protein
leucocidin kills white blood cells (specifically leucocytes) and hence decreases phagocytic action
exotoxins and endotoxins interfere with normal metabolic processes
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