<P> Hemolysins damage the host cytoplasmic membrane , causing cell lysis and death . The activity of these toxins is most easily observed with assays involving the lysis of red blood cells ( erythrocytes ) . Some hemolysins attack the phospholipid of the host cytoplasmic membrane . Because the phospholipid lecithin ( phosphatidylcholine ) is often used as a substrate , these enzymes are called lecithinases or phospholipases . Some hemolysins affects the sterols of the host cytoplasmic membrane . </P>
<P> Hemolysins damage the host cytoplasmic membrane , causing cell lysis and death . The activity of these toxins is most easily observed with assays involving the lysis of red blood cells ( erythrocytes ) . Some hemolysins attack the phospholipid of the host cytoplasmic membrane . Because the phospholipid lecithin ( phosphatidylcholine ) is often used as a substrate , these enzymes are called lecithinases or phospholipases . Some hemolysins affects the sterols of the host cytoplasmic membrane . </P>
substance that causes destruction of red blood cells
substance that causes destruction of red blood cells
Hemolysins
Hemolysins