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Multiple forms of genes in pyelonephritogenic Escherichia coli encoding adhesins binding globoseries glycolipid receptors

Year: 1985

Type: article

Abstract: Earlier studies have shown that the majority of Escherichia coli isolates from urinary tract infections which possess a D-mannose-resistant adhesin contain gene sequences homologous to the pap pilus gene sequences encoded on the recombinant plasmid pRHU845. In this report, several E. coli isolates from urinary tract infections were examined to determined the arrangement of pap-related sequences. Copies of gene sequences homologous to the entire pap operon were found to exist at multiple sites in the chromosomes of some strains. The position of the pap operon(s) with respect to adjacent sequences was also found to be variable.

Source: Infection and Immunity

DOI: 10.1128/iai.47.1.80-83.1985

Authors: S Hull, S Clegg, C Sanborg Eden, R Hull

Language: English

Topic: Escherichia coli research studies

Subfield: Endocrinology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Awards: G6511241160, G92678192