The Role of Cadaverine Synthesis on Pneumococcal Capsule and Protein Expression

The Role of Cadaverine Synthesis on Pneumococcal Capsule and Protein Expression

Invasive infections caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, a commensal in the nasopharynx, pose significant risk to human health. Limited serotype coverage by the available polysaccharide-based conjugate vaccines coupled with increasing incidence of antibiotic resistance complicates therapeutic strateg...

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Main Authors: Mary F. Nakamya, Moses B. Ayoola, Seongbin Park, Leslie A. Shack, Edwin Swiatlo, Bindu Nanduri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-01-01
Series:Medical Sciences
Subjects:
Streptococcus pneumoniae
polyamines
pneumococcal pneumonia
proteomics
capsule
complementation
metabolism
cadaverine
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3271/6/1/8

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