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Site-specific mutation of Staphylococcus aureus VraS reveals a crucial role for the VraR-VraS sensor in the emergence of glycopeptide resistance.
Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy - 1 Mar 2011
Galbusera Elena, Renzoni Adriana, Andrey Diego O, Monod Antoinette, Barras Christine, Tortora Paolo, Polissi Alessandra, Kelley William L
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An initial response of Staphylococcus aureus to encounter with cell wall-active antibiotics occurs by transmembrane signaling systems that orchestrate changes in gene expression to promote survival. Histidine kinase two-component sensor-response regulators such as VraRS contribute to this respons...
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