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Detoxification of Bacterial Endotoxin with Retention of Ability to Stimulate Non-Specific Resistance to Infection
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Endotoxin ExhibitsToxinologyChemical ModificationAntibiotic ResistanceDrug ResistanceSelective ToxicityToxicologyInfection ControlBacterial EndotoxinAntimicrobial ResistanceHealth SciencesMicrobial ToxinBiochemistryVirulence FactorClinical MicrobiologyAntimicrobial SusceptibilityMicrobiologyMedicineNon-specific Resistance
SummaryThe dissociation of biological properties of bacterial endotoxin by chemical modification is described. A fraction isolated after acetylation of endotoxin exhibits grossly reduced pyrogenicity and acute toxicity but retains the original potency in stimulating non-specific host resistance to infection.