Structural characterization of the late competence protein ComFB from Bacillus subtilis
Many bacteria take up DNA from their environment as part of the process of natural transformation. DNA uptake allows microorganisms to gain genetic diversity and can lead to the spread of antibiotic resistance or virulence genes within a microbial population. Development of genetic competence (Com)...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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Portland Press Ltd.
2015
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4381287/ |