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PLoS Pathogens

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Bovine Staphylococcus aureus Superantigens Stimulate the Entire T Cell Repertoire of Cattle

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Infection and Immunity

Neutrophils Are Resistant to Yersinia YopJ/P-Induced Apoptosis and Are Protected from ROS-Mediated Cell Death by the Type III Secretion System

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PLoS ONE