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The sensor histidine kinase RgfC affects group B streptococcal virulence factor expression independent of its response regulator RgfA.
Infection and immunity - 1 Mar 2015
Gendrin Claire, Lembo Annalisa, Whidbey Christopher, Burnside Kellie, Berry Jessica, Ngo Lisa, Banerjee Anirban, Xue Liang, Arrington Justine, Doran Kelly S, Tao W Andy, Rajagopal Lakshmi
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Group B streptococci (GBS; Streptococcus agalactiae) are beta-hemolytic, Gram-positive bacteria that are common asymptomatic colonizers of healthy adults. However, these opportunistic bacteria also cause invasive infections in human newborns and in certain adult populations. To adapt to the various environments encountered during its disease cycle, GBS encodes a number of two-component signaling systems. Previous...
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