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Table 2 Key ExPEC-like genes in the genome of MS499

From: Genomic characterisation of an endometrial pathogenic Escherichia coli strain reveals the acquisition of genetic elements associated with extra-intestinal pathogenicity

Gene/group

Function

Reference

Yersiniabactin

Siderophore iron acquisition system

[37]

kpsS

Capsular polysaccharide biosynthesis

[40]

Fim

Type I fimbrae for adhesion to surfaces

[43]

Sit (p)

Iron / Manganese transport

[45]

Salmochelin (p)

Siderophore iron acquisition system

[6]

Aerobactin (p)

Siderophore iron acquisition system

[7]

  1. Key genes present in the genome of MS499 which have previously been implicated in extra-intestinal pathogenesis including iron acquisition systems, adhesive factors and capsule. Factors encoded on the MS499 plasmid are labelled (p).
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BMC Genomics

ISSN: 1471-2164

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