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Isolation and Characterization of a sigBDeletion Mutant of Staphylococcus aureus

Authors :
Nicholas, R. O.
Li, Tong
McDevitt, D.
Marra, Andrea
Sucoloski, S.
Demarsh, P. L.
Gentry, D. R.
Source :
Infection and Immunity; July 1999, Vol. 67 Issue: 7 p3667-3669, 3p
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

ABSTRACTThe sigBgene of Staphylococcus aureus, coding for the alternate sigma factor B, has been deleted by allelic replacement mutagenesis. The mutant grew as well as the parent in vitro, although it was deficient in clumping factor, coagulase, and pigment. In two murine and one rat infection model the mutant showed no reduction in virulence.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00199567 and 10985522
Volume :
67
Issue :
7
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Infection and Immunity
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs57553365
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1128/IAI.67.7.3667-3669.1999