Identification and characterization of a phase-variable element that regulates the autotransporter UpaE in uropathogenic Escherichia coli
R. A. WELCH, K. G. Goh, T. S. Atruksang, K. Schwartz, M. A. Schembri, E. J. Battaglioli
The paper identifies and characterizes a third phase-variable invertible element, ipuS, in UPEC that regulates the expression of the autotransporter UpaE, which contributes to biofilm formation and kidney colonization.
bioRxiv · Jun 27, 2018Microbiology