Presence of Polyketide Synthase (PKS) Gene and Counterpart Virulence Determinants in <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> Strains Enhances Colorectal Cancer Progression In-Vitro

Presence of Polyketide Synthase (PKS) Gene and Counterpart Virulence Determinants in <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> Strains Enhances Colorectal Cancer Progression In-Vitro

<i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> (<i>K. pneumoniae</i>) colonizes the human gut and is a causative factor of pyogenic liver abscess (PLA). Retrospective studies conducted on <i>K. pneumoniae</i> PLA patients revealed subsequent CRC development in later years of their...

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Main Authors: Christina Parvinder Kaur, Thevambiga Iyadorai, Cynthia Sears, April Camilla Roslani, Jamuna Vadivelu, Chandramathi Samudi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
<i>K. pneumoniae</i>
colorectal cancer
polyketide synthase (PKS)
colibactin
hypervirulent <i>K. pneumoniae</i> (hvKp)
pyogenic liver abscess (PLA)
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/11/2/443

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