Identification and Characterization of Genes Required for Competence in Neisseria meningitidis.

Authors :: Yao-Hui Sun
Exley, Rachel
Yanwen Li
Goulding, David
Tang, Christoph
Source :: Journal of Bacteriology. May2005, Vol. 187 Issue 9, p3273-3276. 4p. 6 Black and White Photographs, 2 Diagrams, 2 Charts.
Publication Year :: 2005
Abstract: We have identified genes required for competence of Neisseria meningitidis, a naturally transformable human pathogen. Although not comprehensive, our analysis identified competence-defective mutants with transposon insertions in genes not previously implicated in this process in Neisseria. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects :: *NEISSERIA meningitidis
*GRAM-negative bacteria
*BACTERIAL genetics
*MICROBIAL mutation
*TRANSPOSONS
*MOBILE genetic elements

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