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Pertussis toxin (PT) is a multi-subunit protein exotoxin produced by Bordetella pertussis, the bacterium responsible for whooping cough. The toxin consists of five subunits (S1 to S5), with subunit 2 (S2) playing a crucial role in the toxin's ability to bind to host cells. Structurally, the S2 subunit, along with S3, forms a part of the B oligomer, which binds to lactosylceramide on the surface of respiratory epithelial cells. Functionally, the S2 subunit, through its interaction with the cellular receptor, enables the A subunit (S1) to be delivered into the host cell. This leads to the ADP-ribosylation of the Gi protein, disrupting cellular signaling and weakening the immune defenses of the host. Thus, the S2 subunit is essential for the attachment and effectiveness of the pertussis toxin in initiating infection.
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