Search for dissertations about: "Annika E. Sjöström"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Annika E. Sjöström.

2. 1. Pathogenecity-associated genes modulate Escherichia coli adhesion and motility

   Author : Annika E. Sjöström; Bernt Eric Uhlin; Ann-Beth Jonsson; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Molecular biology; Molekylärbiologi; molekylärbiologi; Molecular Biology;

   Abstract : Escherichia coli strains typical of UPEC (uropathogenic E. coli) and NBM (newborn meningitis) isolates carry chromosomally located PAIs (pathogenicity islands) that are absent in non-pathogenic E. coli strains. The PAIs include genes for virulence factors such as toxins and genes coding for specific adhesins and pili/fimbriae formation. READ MORE