Purpose: Current and future treatment modalities for Clostridium difficile-associated disease (CDAD) are reviewed. Conclusion: CDAD is a major concern for health care systems and clinicians.

Similar to Shiga toxin (Stx), CT and LTs consist of an A-subunit (28 kDa), and five B-subunits (11 kDa each) assembled in a pentamer (AB5 structure). The A-subunit is proteolytically activated by a V.

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What Is B-Cell Lymphoma? B-cell lymphoma is a cancer that forms in your white blood cells called lymphocytes. These cells are made by your lymphatic system, which plays an important role in immunity.

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