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The sensor kinase BfmS mediates virulence in Acinetobacter baumannii.
Journal of microbiology, immunology, and infection = Wei mian yu gan ran za zhi - 1 Aug 2014
Liou Ming-Li, Soo Po-Chi, Ling Siao-Ru, Kuo Han-Yueh, Tang Chuan Yi, Chang Kai-Chih
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: BfmR, the response regulator component of the two-component system BfmRS, has important roles in biofilm formation and cellular morphology of Acinetobacter baumannii. Until now, the contribution of the sensor kinase BfmS to the virulence of this bacterium remains unknown. In this study, a bfmS knockout and complementation studies were performed to clarify the role of BfmS in A. baumannii...
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