Standard nomenclature for the superantigens expressed by Staphylococcus

J Infect Dis. 2004 Jun 15;189(12):2334-6. doi: 10.1086/420852. Epub 2004 May 26.

Abstract

The International Nomenclature Committee for Staphylococcal Superantigens proposes an international procedure for the designation of newly described superantigens and putative superantigens, a procedure that will be compatible with the new age of genomics.

Publication types

  • Guideline
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Staphylococcal Infections / microbiology
  • Staphylococcus / classification
  • Staphylococcus / immunology
  • Staphylococcus / metabolism*
  • Superantigens* / genetics
  • Terminology as Topic*

Substances

  • Superantigens