Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Heteromysini

👉 Heteromyxins are a class of bacterial toxins produced by certain bacteria, including H. influenzae and H. parinfectans, that act as bioactive agents in their host cells. These toxins are responsible for causing respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), an acute lung injury that affects up to 50% of patients with severe RDS. They can be found within the cell walls of infected bacteria and have been linked to various health outcomes such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (

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