Comparative Genomics and Characterization of the Late Promoter <i>p</i>R’ from Shiga Toxin Prophages in <i>Escherichia coli</i>

Shiga-toxin producing <i>Escherichia coli</i> (STEC) causes human illness ranging from mild diarrhea to death. The bacteriophage encoded <i>stx</i> genes are located in the late transcription region, downstream of the antiterminator Q. The transcription of the <i>stx<...

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Main Authors: Ling Xiao Zhang, David J. Simpson, Lynn M. McMullen, Michael G. Gänzle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-10-01
Series:Viruses
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/10/11/595