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The nucleotide excision repair (NER) system of Helicobacter pylori: role in mutation prevention and chromosomal import patterns after natural transformation.
BMC microbiology - 6 May 2012
Moccia Claudia, Krebes Juliane, Kulick Stefan, Didelot Xavier, Kraft Christian, Bahlawane Christelle, Suerbaum Sebastian
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BACKGROUND: Extensive genetic diversity and rapid allelic diversification are characteristics of the human gastric pathogen Helicobacter pylori, and are believed to contribute to its ability to cause chronic infections. Both a high mutation rate and frequent imports of short fragments of exogenous DNA during mixed infections play important roles in generating this allelic diversity. In this study, we used a...
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