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Regulation of Expression of the <i>Borrelia burgdorferi</i> β <sub>3</sub> -Chain Integrin Ligand, P66, in Ticks and in Culture
22 Jan 2003
Abstract excerpt
Borrelia burgdorferi is maintained in an infection cycle between mammalian and arthropod hosts. Appropriate gene expression by B. burgdorferi at different stages of this cycle is probably essential for transmission and establishment of infection. The B. burgdorferi beta(3) integrin ligand P66 is expressed by the bacteria in mammals, laboratory culture, and engorged but not unfed ticks. No in vitro culture...