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C55 bacteriocin produced by ETB-plasmid positive Staphylococcus aureus strains is a key factor for competition with S. aureus strains.
Microbiology and immunology - 1 Mar 2016
Kawada-Matsuo Miki, Shammi Fariha, Oogai Yuichi, Nakamura Norifumi, Sugai Motoyuki, Komatsuzawa Hitoshi
Abstract excerpt
Exfoliative toxin (ET) produced by Staphylococcus aureus is closely associated with the onset of bullous impetigo. To date, three ETs (ETA, ETB and ETD) have been identified. The gene encoding ETB is located in a plasmid designated pETB. Bacteriocin synthesis genes are also located in this plasmid and pETB-positive strains reportedly produce the C55 bacteriocin. In this study, the antibacterial activity against...
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