Deletion of competence-induced genes over-expressed in biofilms caused transformation deficiencies in Streptococcus mutans.

Eaton, R E

Deletion of competence-induced genes over-expressed in biofilms caused transformation deficiencies in Streptococcus mutans. [electronic resource] - Molecular oral microbiology Dec 2010 - 406-17 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

2041-1014

10.1111/j.2041-1014.2010.00589.x doi


Bacillus subtilis--genetics
Bacterial Proteins--genetics
Biofilms
Chromosomes, Bacterial--genetics
Conserved Sequence--genetics
DNA-Binding Proteins--genetics
Deoxyribonucleases, Type II Site-Specific--genetics
Escherichia coli--genetics
Gene Deletion
Gene Expression Regulation, Bacterial--genetics
Humans
Membrane Proteins--genetics
Mutation--genetics
N-Acetylmuramoyl-L-alanine Amidase--genetics
Plasmids--genetics
Quorum Sensing--genetics
Rec A Recombinases--genetics
Sequence Homology, Nucleic Acid
Streptococcus mutans--genetics
Streptococcus pneumoniae--genetics
Transcription Factors--genetics
Transformation, Bacterial--genetics