Article
Delineation and analysis of chromosomal regions specifying Yersinia pestis.
Infection and immunity - 1 Sept 2010
Derbise Anne, Chenal-Francisque Viviane, Huon Christèle, Fayolle Corinne, Demeure Christian E, Chane-Woon-Ming Béatrice, Médigue Claudine, Hinnebusch B Joseph, Carniel Elisabeth
Abstract excerpt
Yersinia pestis, the causative agent of plague, has recently diverged from the less virulent enteropathogen Yersinia pseudotuberculosis. Its emergence has been characterized by massive genetic loss and inactivation and limited gene acquisition. The acquired genes include two plasmids, a filamentous phage, and a few chromosomal loci. The aim of this study was to characterize the chromosomal regions acquired by Y....
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
