Secreted by Staphylococcus aureus, this toxin binds with the outer membrane, with subsequent oligomerization of the toxin monomers to form water-filled channels. These are responsible for osmotic phenomena, cell depolarization and loss of vital molecules v.gr. ATP, leading to cell death. 3D cartoon model in two purpendicular projections, chain id color scheme, based on PDB 3anz, white background.

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