Molecular and genetic analysis of the Escherichia coli K5 capsule gene cluster

Escherichia coli expressing group II capsules are associated with extra-intestinal diseases. E. coli expressing group II capsules have elevated CMP-KDO synthetase activity, with both enzyme activity and polysaccharide biosynthesis being temperature dependent. The locus (kps) necessary for biosynthes...

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Main Author: Pazzani, C.
Published: University of Leicester 1992
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Online Access:https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.737406