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Coagulase

Coagulase is an adhesin (EC 3.4.23.48) produced by Staphylococcus aureus to localize an area of residence that converts fibrinogen to fibrin. In laboratory, it is used to distinguish between different types of Staphylococcus isolates. Coagulase negativity excludes S. aureus.



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