Nitric Oxide Induced <i>stx2</i> Expression Is Inhibited by the Nitric Oxide Reductase, NorV, in a Clade 8 <i>Escherichia coli</i> O157:H7 Outbreak Strain

<i>Escherichia coli</i> O157:H7 pathogenesis is due to Shiga toxin (Stx) production, though variation in virulence has been observed. Clade 8 strains, for instance, were shown to overproduce Stx and were more common among hemolytic uremic syndrome cases. One candidate gene, <i>norV...

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Main Authors: Rim Al Safadi, Michelle L. Korir, Shannon D. Manning
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-01-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/10/1/106