Article
Mutation of the maturase lipoprotein attenuates the virulence of Streptococcus equi to a greater extent than does loss of general lipoprotein lipidation.
Infection and immunity - 1 Dec 2006
Hamilton Andrea, Robinson Carl, Sutcliffe Iain C, Slater Josh, Maskell Duncan J, Davis-Poynter Nick, Smith Ken, Waller Andrew, Harrington Dean J
Abstract excerpt
Streptococcus equi is the causative agent of strangles, a prevalent and highly contagious disease of horses. Despite the animal suffering and economic burden associated with strangles, little is known about the molecular basis of S. equi virulence. Here we have investigated the contributions of a...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
