Genomics of glycopeptidolipid biosynthesis in <it>Mycobacterium abscessus </it>and <it>M. chelonae</it>

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The outermost layer of the bacterial surface is of crucial importance because it is in constant interaction with the host. Glycopeptidolipids (GPLs) are major surface glycolipids present on various mycobacterial species. In the fast-...

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Main Authors: Etienne Gilles, Daffé Mamadou, Biet Franck, Risler Jean-Loup, Beretti Jean-Luc, Laval Françoise, Pasek Sophie, Deshayes Caroline, Ripoll Fabienne, Gaillard Jean-Louis, Reyrat Jean-Marc
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-05-01
Series:BMC Genomics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2164/8/114