Definition of "streptolysin" [streptolysin]

• Any of several hemolysins derived from some strains of streptococci. (noun)

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• "• Antistreptolysin O ASO Antibodies: ASO Antibodies are used to determine exposure to streptococcal streptolysin O bacteria."
• "• Antistreptolysin O (ASO) Antibodies: ASO Antibodies are used to determine exposure to streptococcal streptolysin O bacteria."
• "Dominguez I, Fornes MW, Burgos MH, Mayorga LS (1996) Acrosome content release in streptolysin O permeabilized mouse spermatozoa."