Specific DNA recognition mediated by a type IV pilin.
Natural transformation is a dominant force in bacterial evolution by promoting horizontal gene transfer. This process may have devastating consequences, such as the spread of antibiotic resistance or the emergence of highly virulent clones. However, uptake and recombination of foreign DNA are most o...
| Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , , , |
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2013
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