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Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D013205
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D013205
Preferred Name

Staphylococcal Protein A

Definitions
A protein present in the cell wall of most Staphylococcus aureus strains. The protein selectively binds to the Fc region of human normal and myeloma-derived IMMUNOGLOBULIN G. It elicits antibody activity and may cause hypersensitivity reactions due to histamine release; has also been used as cell surface antigen marker and in the clinical assessment of B lymphocyte function.
Synonyms
Protein A
Protein A, Staphylococcal
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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