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Soluble Listerial Proteins (SLPs) are proteins produced by the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is a foodborne pathogen that can cause serious illness in humans, particularly in individuals with weakened immune systems, pregnant women, and their fetuses.
SLPs are considered to be major virulence factors of Listeria monocytogenes, as they are involved in the pathogenesis of the infection. SLPs are known to interact with host cells and to play a role in the invasion and survival of Listeria monocytogenes within the host.
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