Unique Cell Adhesion and Invasion Properties of Yersinia enterocolitica O:3, the Most Frequent Cause of Human Yersiniosis
Many enteric pathogens are equipped with multiple cell adhesion factors which are important for host tissue colonization and virulence. Y. enterocolitica, a common food-borne pathogen with invasive properties, uses the surface proteins invasin and YadA for host cell binding and entry. In this study,...
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Format: | Online |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science
2011
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3131269/ |