Toxin-Antitoxin Systems of Staphylococcus aureus
Toxin-antitoxin (TA) systems are small genetic elements found in the majority of prokaryotes. They encode toxin proteins that interfere with vital cellular functions and are counteracted by antitoxins. Dependent on the chemical nature of the antitoxins (protein or RNA) and how they control the activ...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-05-01
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Series: | Toxins |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/8/5/140 |