O-antigen dependent colicin insensitivity of uropathogenic Escherichia coli
The outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria presents a significant barrier for molecules entering the cell. Nevertheless, colicins, which are antimicrobial proteins secreted by Escherichia coli, can target other E. coli cells by binding to cell surface receptor proteins and activating their import,...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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American Society for Microbiology
2018
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