Effect of phage variation on Shiga toxin 2 (Stx2) production and the virulence of Stx-producing Escherichia coli
K. Nakamura, H. Nakayama-Imaohji, M. Emmanuel, I. Taniguchi, Y. Gotoh, J. Isobe, K. Kimata, Y. Igawa, T. Kitahashi, Y. Takahashi, R. Nomoto, K. Iwabuchi, Y. Morimoto, S. Iyoda, T. Kuwahara, T. Hayashi
This study examines how variations in Stx2 phages affect Stx2 production and virulence in O145:H28 STEC strains, revealing differences in production levels based on phage type and repressor type.
bioRxiv · Mar 6, 2024 · PreprintMicrobiology