Genetic Organization of the Escherichia coli K10 Capsule Gene Cluster: Identification and Characterization of Two Conserved Regions in Group III Capsule Gene Clusters Encoding Polysaccharide Transport Functions
AUTOR(ES)
Clarke, Bradley R.
FONTE
American Society for Microbiology
RESUMO
Analysis of the Escherichia coli K10 capsule gene cluster identified two regions, regions 1 and 3, conserved between different group III capsule gene clusters. Region 1 encodes homologues of KpsD, KpsM, KpsT, and KpsE proteins, and region 3 encodes homologues of the KpsC and KpsS proteins. An rfaH mutation abolished K10 capsule production, suggesting that expression of the K10 capsule was regulated by RfaH in a manner analogous to group II capsule gene clusters. An IS3 element and a φR73-like prophage, both of which may have played a role in the acquisition of group III capsule gene clusters, were detected flanking the K10 capsule genes.
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