Article
Population-associated differences between the phase variable LPS biosynthetic genes of Helicobacter pylori.
BMC microbiology - 18 Sept 2006
Salaün Laurence, Saunders Nigel J
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Population structures are normally determined using genes under minimal functional selection. In this study we have assessed genes that are not always essential, show differences in alleles between strains, and are involved in the directly host-selectable phenotype of LPS biosynthesis. RESULTS: Eight complete LPS biosynthesis genes, seven of which are associated with phase variation in some or all...
Topics
- Alleles
- Base Sequence
- DNA, Bacterial
- Genes, Bacterial
- Genetic Variation
- Helicobacter pylori
- Lipopolysaccharides
- Molecular Sequence Data