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Amplification of the gene for isoleucyl-tRNA synthetase facilitates adaptation to the fitness cost of mupirocin resistance in Salmonella enterica.
Genetics - 1 May 2010
Paulander Wilhelm, Andersson Dan I, Maisnier-Patin Sophie
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Mutations that cause resistance to antibiotics in bacteria often reduce growth rate by impairing some essential cellular function. This growth impairment is expected to counterselect resistant organisms from natural populations following discontinuation of antibiotic therapy. Unfortunately (for d...
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