Genetic Manipulation and Virulence Assessment of Fusobacterium nucleatum

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Considered a commensal, the Gram-negative anaerobe Fusobacterium nucleatum is a key member of the oral microbiome due to its wide range of interactions with many oral microbes. While the periodontal pathogenic properties of this organism have widely been examined, its connotation with extra-oral infections, including preterm birth and colorectal cancer, has now become apparent. Nonetheless, little is known about...

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