Functional analysis of RIP toxins from the Drosophila endosymbiont Spiroplasma poulsonii
Abstract Background Insects frequently live in close relationship with symbiotic bacteria that carry out beneficial functions for their host, like protection against parasites and viruses. However, in some cases, the mutualistic nature of such associations is put into question because of detrimental...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-02-01
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| Series: | BMC Microbiology |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12866-019-1410-1 |