The CpxR regulates type VI secretion system 2 expression and facilitates the interbacterial competition activity and virulence of avian pathogenic Escherichia coli

Abstract Systemic infections caused by avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) are economically devastating to poultry industries worldwide and are also potentially threatening to human health. Pathogens must be able to precisely modulate gene expression to facilitate their survival and the success...

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Main Authors: Zhengfei Yi, Dong Wang, Suhua Xin, Dongliang Zhou, Tao Li, Mingxing Tian, Jingjing Qi, Chan Ding, Shaohui Wang, Shengqing Yu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:Veterinary Research
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13567-019-0658-7