Alternative sigma factor sigmaH modulates prophage integration and excision in Staphylococcus aureus.
The prophage is one of the most important components of variable regions in bacterial genomes. Some prophages carry additional genes that may enhance the toxicity and survival ability of their host bacteria. This phenomenon is predominant in Staphylococcus aureus, a very common human pathogen. Bioin...
Main Authors: | , , |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2010-05-01
|
Series: | PLoS Pathogens |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2869324?pdf=render |