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Extreme genetic diversity in the type VII secretion system of Listeria monocytogenes suggests a role in bacterial antagonism.
Microbiology (Reading, England) - 1 Mar 2021
Bowran Kieran, Palmer Tracy
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The type VII protein secretion system (T7SS) has been characterized in members of the phyla Actinobacteria and Firmicutes. In mycobacteria the T7SS is intimately linked with pathogenesis and intracellular survival, while in Firmicutes there is mounting evidence that the system plays a key role in interbacterial competition. A conserved membrane-bound ATPase protein, termed EssC in Staphylococcus aureus, is a...
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