Hemolysins (UK spelling: haemolysins) are lipids and proteins that cause lysis of red blood cells by destroying their cell membrane. Although the lytic activity of some microbe - derived hemolysins on red blood cells may be of great importance for nutrient acquisition, many hemolysins produced by pathogens do not cause significant destruction of r... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemolysin
Synonym for haemolysin ... <protein> Bacterial exotoxins that can lyse erythrocytes. ... (18 Nov 1997) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
(he-mol´ә-sin) a substance that liberates hemoglobin from erythrocytes by interrupting their structural integrity. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
Type: Term Pronunciation: hē-mol′i-sin Definitions: 1. Any substance elaborated by a living agent and capable of causing lysis of red blood cells and liberation of their hemoglobin. 2. A sensitizing (complement-fixing) antibody that combines with red blood cells of the antigenic type that stimulated formation of the hemolysin, a fixing c... Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=40157