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Iron-regulated gene ireA in avian pathogenic Escherichia coli participates in adhesion and stress-resistance.
BMC veterinary research - 17 Aug 2016
Li Yaxin, Dai Jianjun, Zhuge Xiangkai, Wang Haojin, Hu Lin, Ren Jianluan, Chen Ling, Li Dezhi, Tang Fang
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) causes avian colibacillosis, which results in economic and welfare costs in the poultry industry worldwide. The pathogenesis of avian pathogenic E. coli strains is not well defined. Here, the function of an outer membrane protein encoded by the ireA gene of avian pathogenic E. coli strain DE205B was investigated. RESULTS: The ireA gene was distributed in 32.9 %...
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