Role of Glycolipids in the Pathogenesis of Enterococcus faecalis Urinary Tract Infection
Role of Glycolipids in the Pathogenesis of Enterococcus faecalis Urinary Tract Infection
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United States: Public Library of Science
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After uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC), Enterococcus faecalis is the second most common pathogen causing urinary tract infections. Monoglucosyl-diacylglycerol (MGlcDAG) and diglucosyl-diacylglycerol (DGlcDAG) are the main glycolipids of the E. faecalis cell membrane. Examination of two mutants in genes bgsB and bgsA (both glycosyltransferases)...
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Role of Glycolipids in the Pathogenesis of Enterococcus faecalis Urinary Tract Infection
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_1526237153
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_1526237153
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1932-6203
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1932-6203
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10.1371/journal.pone.0096295
