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The vaa locus of Mycoplasma hominis contains a divergent genetic islet encoding a putative membrane protein.

BMC microbiology - 22 Sept 2004

Boesen Thomas, Emmersen Jeppe, Baczynska Agata, Birkelund Svend, Christiansen Gunna

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BACKGROUND: The Mycoplasma hominis vaa gene encodes a highly variable, surface antigen involved in the adhesion to host cells. We have analysed the structure of the vaa locus to elucidate the genetic basis for variation of vaa. RESULTS: Mapping of vaa on existing physical maps of five M. hominis isolates by pulsed field gel electrophoresis revealed that vaa is located in a genomic region containing the majority...

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PMID: 15385054
DOI: 10.1186/1471-2180-4-37
PMCID: PMC524362

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