Deletion of competence genes represses expression of genes associated with anaerobic respiration/metabolism in Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans
N. Vahvelainen, L. Kovesjoki, T. Maula, R. Ihalin
This study shows that deletion of competence genes hofQ and pilA in Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans reduces expression of genes related to anaerobic respiration and virulence.
bioRxiv · May 18, 2023 · PreprintMicrobiology