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Antigen I/II encoded by integrative and conjugative elements of Streptococcus agalactiae and role in biofilm formation.
Microbial pathogenesis - 1 Nov 2015
Chuzeville Sarah, Dramsi Shaynoor, Madec Jean-Yves, Haenni Marisa, Payot Sophie
Abstract excerpt
Streptococcus agalactiae (i.e. Group B streptococcus, GBS) is a major human and animal pathogen. Genes encoding putative surface proteins and in particular an antigen I/II have been identified on Integrative and Conjugative Elements (ICEs) found in GBS. Antigens I/II are multimodal adhesins promoting colonization of the oral cavity by streptococci such as Streptococcus gordonii and Streptococcus mutans. The...
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