Molecular and genomic characterization of pathogenic traits of group A Streptococcus pyogenes
Molecular and genomic characterization of pathogenic traits of group A Streptococcus pyogenes
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Japan: The Japan Academy
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English
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Group A streptococcus (GAS) or Streptococcus pyogenes causes various diseases ranging from self-limiting sore throat to deadly invasive diseases. The genome size of GAS is 1.85–1.9 Mb, and genomic rearrangement has been demonstrated. GAS possesses various surface-associated substances such as hyaluronic capsule, M proteins, and fibronectin/laminin/...
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Molecular and genomic characterization of pathogenic traits of group A Streptococcus pyogenes
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_4773581
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_4773581
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0386-2208,0021-4280
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1349-2896
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10.2183/pjab.91.539
