Article
Identification of an orphan response regulator required for the virulence of Francisella spp. and transcription of pathogenicity island genes.
Infection and immunity - 1 Jul 2007
Mohapatra Nrusingh P, Soni Shilpa, Bell Brian L, Warren Richard, Ernst Robert K, Muszynski Artur, Carlson Russell W, Gunn John S
Abstract excerpt
Francisella tularensis is a category A agent of biowarfare/biodefense. Little is known about the regulation of virulence gene expression in Francisella spp. Comparatively few regulatory factors exist in Francisella, including those belonging to two-component systems (TCS). However, orphan members of typical TCS can be identified. To determine if orphan TCS members affect Francisella gene expression, a gene...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
