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Molecular evolution of the major outer-membrane protein gene (oprF) of Pseudomonas.
Microbiology (Reading, England) - 1 Apr 2006
Bodilis Josselin, Barray Sylvie
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The major outer-membrane protein of Pseudomonas, OprF, is multifunctional. It is a non-specific porin that plays a role in maintenance of cell shape, in growth in a low-osmolarity environment, and in adhesion to various supports or molecules. OprF has been studied extensively for its utility as a vaccine component, its role in antimicrobial drug resistance, and its porin function. The authors have previously...
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