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Capsular Polysaccharide 8 (CP8)
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- CP8
- Molecular classification
- Polysaccharide, Capsular Polysaccharide
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Overview
Capsular polysaccharide 8 (CP8) is a surface-expressed carbohydrate polymer found on the cell wall of Staphylococcus aureus. It is a major virulence factor, enabling immune evasion and promoting infection. CP8 inhibits phagocytosis and facilitates abscess formation. It is a potential vaccine target, eliciting protective antibody responses.
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Mechanism of action
CP8 inhibits phagocytosis, enhancing bacterial survival and persistence within the host.
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Biological functions
Immune evasionAntiphagocytosisBacterial persistenceAbscess formationBiofilm formation
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Disease associations
Infection
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Safety considerations
Overproduction can enhance virulence.
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