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Promiscuous signaling by a regulatory system unique to the pandemic PMEN1 pneumococcal lineage.
PLoS pathogens - 1 May 2017
Kadam Anagha, Eutsey Rory A, Rosch Jason, Miao Xinyu, Longwell Mark, Xu Wenjie, Woolford Carol A, Hillman Todd, Motib Anfal Shakir, Yesilkaya Hasan, Mitchell Aaron P, Hiller N Luisa
Abstract excerpt
Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) is a leading cause of death and disease in children and elderly. Genetic variability among isolates from this species is high. These differences, often the product of gene loss or gene acquisition via horizontal gene transfer, can endow strains with new molecular pathways, diverse phenotypes, and ecological advantages. PMEN1 is a widespread and multidrug-resistant...
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