The Pseudomonas aeruginosa alternative sigma factor PvdS controls exotoxin A expression and is expressed in lung infections associated with cystic fibrosis

Authors :: Hunt, Tracey A.
Peng, Wen-Tao
Loubens, Isabelle
Storey, Douglas G.
Source :: Microbiology. Oct, 2002, Vol. 148 Issue 10, p3183, 12 p.
Publication Year :: 2002
Abstract: Research has been conducted on the exotoxin A regulation in Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The role of pvdS in this regulation during chronic lung infections associated with the genetic disease cystic fibrosis has been investigated and the results are reported.

Subjects :: Microbiological research -- Analysis
Pseudomonas aeruginosa -- Genetic aspects
Pseudomonas aeruginosa -- Physiological aspects
Toxins -- Physiological aspects
Gene expression -- Physiological aspects
Lung diseases -- Causes of
Cystic fibrosis -- Causes of
Exotoxins
Biological sciences

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