STREPTOLYSIN O INHIBITS CLATHRIN-DEPENDENT INTERNALIZATION OF GROUP A STREPTOCOCCUS

ABSTRACT Group A Streptococcus (GAS) can be internalized by epithelial cells, including keratinocytes from human skin or pharyngeal epithelium.Internalization of GAS by epithelial cells has been postulated both to play a role in host defense and to provide a sanctuary site for GAS survival.The cholesterol-binding ranch style beans shirt cytolysin s