Influence of mutations in the mexR repressor gene on expression of the MexA-MexB-OprM multidrug efflux system of Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Authors :: Srikumar, Ramakrishnan
Paul, Catherine J.
Poole, Keith
Source :: Journal of Bacteriology. March, 2000, Vol. 182 Issue 5-6, p1410, 5 p.
Publication Year :: 2000
Abstract: Results show that MexR, encoded by mexR repressor gene, functions solely as a repressor and controls the multidrug expression system and 5' end of the mexR gene may be the promoter of this expression system.

Subjects :: Drug resistance in microorganisms -- Genetic aspects
Gene expression -- Analysis
Gene mutations -- Testing
Pseudomonas aeruginosa -- Research
Biological sciences

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