The type IV pili component PilO is a virulence determinant of Francisella novicida

The type IV pili component PilO is a virulence determinant of Francisella novicida

Francisella tularensis is a highly pathogenic intracellular bacterium that causes the disease tularemia. While its ability to replicate within cells has been studied in much detail, the bacterium also encodes a less characterised type 4 pili (T4P) system. T4Ps are dynamic adhesive organelles identif...

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Main Authors: Mateja Ozanic, Valentina Marecic, Masa Knezevic, Ina Kelava, Pavla Stojková, Lena Lindgren, Jeanette E. Bröms, Anders Sjöstedt, Yousef Abu Kwaik, Marina Santic
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2022-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8789160/?tool=EBI

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