A Wzz(Cld) protein determines the chain length of K lipopolysaccharide in Escherichia coli O8 and O9 strains

Authors :: Franco, Agustin V.
Liu, Dan
Reeves, Peter R.
Source :: Journal of Bacteriology. April, 1996, Vol. 178 Issue 7-8, p1903, 5 p.
Publication Year :: 1996
Abstract: Escherichia coli O8 and O9 strains of wzz genes which are identical to and have sequences within the range of variation of those which determine the chain length of typical O-antigens, were discovered. The wzz genes which have previously been found to affect O-antigen chain length, when cloned and transferred to O8 and O9 strains, affected the chain length of a capsule-relate form of LPS, K(sub LPS).

Subjects :: Escherichia coli -- Genetic aspects
Antigens -- Genetic aspects
Biological sciences

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