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Investigating the Influence of ANTXR2 Gene Mutations on Protective Antigen Binding for Heightened Anthrax Resistance.
Genes - 28 Mar 2024
Archana Chamalapura Ashwathama, Sekar Yamini Sri, Suresh Kuralayanapalya Puttahonnappa, Subramaniam Saravanan, Sagar Ningegowda, Rani Swati, Anandakumar Jayashree, Pandey Rajan Kumar, Barman Nagendra Nath, Patil Sharanagouda S
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Bacillus anthracis is the bacterium responsible for causing the zoonotic disease called anthrax. The disease presents itself in different forms like gastrointestinal, inhalation, and cutaneous. Bacterial spores are tremendously adaptable, can persist for extended periods and occasionally endanger human health. The Anthrax Toxin Receptor-2 (ANTXR2) gene acts as membrane receptor and facilitates the entry of the...
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