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The serotype of type Ia and III group B streptococci is determined by the polymerasxe gene within the polycistronic capsule operon
- Source :
- Journal of Bacteriology. August, 2000, Vol. 182 Issue 15-16, p4466, 12 p.
- Publication Year :
- 2000
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Abstract
- Results show that cpsIaH and cpsIIIH genes encode Ia and III capsular polysaccharide polymerases respectively, leading to the synthesis of type-specific capsular polysaccharides. Data point out that these polysaccharides aid in host immune defence mechanism in Streptococcus agalactiae.
Details
- ISSN :
- 00219193
- Volume :
- 182
- Issue :
- 15-16
- Database :
- Gale General OneFile
- Journal :
- Journal of Bacteriology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsgcl.64714437