A Type IV Pilus Mediates DNA Binding during Natural Transformation in Streptococcus pneumoniae
A Type IV Pilus Mediates DNA Binding during Natural Transformation in Streptococcus pneumoniae
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United States: Public Library of Science
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United States: Public Library of Science
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Natural genetic transformation is widely distributed in bacteria and generally occurs during a genetically programmed differentiated state called competence. This process promotes genome plasticity and adaptability in Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. Transformation requires the binding and internalization of exogenous DNA, the mechanisms o...
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A Type IV Pilus Mediates DNA Binding during Natural Transformation in Streptococcus pneumoniae
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_1427360165
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_1427360165
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1553-7374,1553-7366
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1553-7374
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10.1371/journal.ppat.1003473
