Staphylococcal Enterotoxins – Superantigens Able to Outsmart the Immune System

Authors

  • L. Karamonová Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague
  • B. Holubová Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague
  • A. Jelínková Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague
  • J. Novotný Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague
  • B. Svobodová Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague

Keywords:

superantigen, enterotoxin, Staphylococcus aureus

Abstract

Staphylococcal food poisoning is one of the most common food-borne diseases worldwide. It is caused by the consumption of enterotoxins produced by toxigenic bacteria present in contaminated food. These toxins possess strong emetic and superantigenic activities. The aim of the review is to describe a characteristics of superantigens, their occurrence, and mechanism of action. An overview of methods capable to detect staphylococcal enterotoxins and the current EU legislation is also given.

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Published

2019-11-15

How to Cite

Karamonová, L., Holubová, B., Jelínková, A., Novotný, J., & Svobodová, B. (2019). Staphylococcal Enterotoxins – Superantigens Able to Outsmart the Immune System. Chemické Listy, 113(11), 668–674. Retrieved from http://chemicke-listy.cz/ojs3/index.php/chemicke-listy/article/view/3489

Issue

Vol. 113 No. 11 (2019)

Section

Articles