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T5662

Sigma-Aldrich

Toxic shock syndrome toxin-1 from Staphylococcus aureus

Synonym(s):

Staphylococcal Enterotoxin F, TSST-1

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MDL number:
MFCD00132435
UNSPSC Code:
12352202
NACRES:
NA.77

composition

Contains ~50% protein (Lowry); balance primarily sodium chloride and sodium phosphate buffer.

Quality Level

200

availability

not available in USA

solubility

H2O: soluble 0.50-0.60 mg/mL, clear to slightly hazy, colorless to faintly yellow

storage temp.

−20°C

Application

TSST-1 has been used for superantigen stimulation in T cells. Furthermore, studies have reported that TSST-1 can induce TNF-α secretion in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs)4,5.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Superantigen for T-lymphocytes.

Preparation Note

Toxic shock syndrome toxin-1 (TSST-1) is soluble in water at 0.50 - 0.60 mg/ml and yields a clear to slightly hazy, colorless to faint yellow solution.

Pictograms

Skull and crossbones
GHS06

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H300 + H310 + H330

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 2 Dermal - Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 2 Oral

Storage Class Code

6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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L Blanco et al.
Infection and immunity, 58(9), 3020-3028 (1990-09-01)
Toxic shock syndrome toxin 1 (TSST-1), a 22-kilodalton protein made by strains of Staphylococcus aureus harboring the chromosomal toxin gene, may elicit toxic shock syndrome in humans. In vitro, TSST-1 induces T cells to proliferate and macrophages to secrete interleukin-1.
M Buxadé et al.
Immunology, 102(4), 416-425 (2001-05-01)
Tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) is a proinflammatory cytokine produced by several cell types, including T cells upon antigen stimulation. Its production is crucial for the development of an early defence against many pathogens, but its beneficial effects are dependent on
M Ramírez et al.
International immunology, 11(9), 1479-1489 (1999-08-28)
The superantigen toxic shock syndrome toxin (TSST)-1 can induce tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha expression in T cells and monocytes, through different signaling pathways. We have stimulated peripheral blood mononuclear cells with TSST-1 and found that the major cell producers of
Khojasteh V Javid et al.
Iranian journal of microbiology, 3(4), 170-176 (2012-04-25)
The aim of study was to develop a rapid assay, dye labelled monoclonal antibody assay (DLMAA), using non-radioactive organic synthetic dyes for identification of Toxic Shock Syndrome Toxin-1 (TSST-1) producing strains of Staphylococcus aureus. The assay protocol required only two
Microbial "superantigens".
M L Misfeldt
Infection and immunity, 58(8), 2409-2413 (1990-08-01)
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