Legionella pneumophila cell surface RtxA release by LapD/LapG and its role in virulence
Abstract Background Legionella pneumophila is a Gram-negative intracellular bacillus and is the causative agent of a severe form of pneumonia called Legionnaires’ disease which accounts for 2-9% of cases of community acquired pneumonia. It produces an extremely large protein belonging to the RTX (Re...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-07-01
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| Series: | BMC Microbiology |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-024-03395-1 |