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[Genetic approach to the virulence of bacteria]

Cornelis, G.. (1983) [Genetic approach to the virulence of bacteria]. Annales de Biologie Clinique, Vol. 41, H. 6. pp. 411-418.

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Abstract

Bacteria only possess a single chromosome, but they also contain prophages, plasmids and transposons. The genetic basis for the pathogenic power of invasive and toxigenic bacteria only represents a small part of the total genotype of these bacteria. It is curious that although the plasmids and the prophages only represent about 1 p. cent of the total genome, they are disproportionately responsible for carrying the genetic information concerning virulence. The genetic study of virulence has revealed new mechanisms of pathogenic activity, for example the interaction of siderophores, adherence factors and haemolysins in pathogenic activity. Furthermore, the understanding of the genetic basis of virulence will lead to new methods of diagnosis and a new generation of vaccines.
Faculties and Departments:05 Faculty of Science > Departement Biozentrum > Former Organization Units Biozentrum > Molecular Microbiology (Cornelis)
UniBasel Contributors:Cornelis, Guy R.
Item Type:Article, refereed
Article Subtype:Research Article
Publisher:L'Expansion Scientif. Franç
ISSN:0003-3898
Note:Publication type according to Uni Basel Research Database: Journal article
Last Modified:22 Mar 2012 14:22
Deposited On:22 Mar 2012 13:31

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