The relapsing fever spirochete Borrelia turicatae persists in the highly oxidative environment of its soft-bodied tick vector.

Bourret, Travis J

The relapsing fever spirochete Borrelia turicatae persists in the highly oxidative environment of its soft-bodied tick vector. [electronic resource] - Cellular microbiology 02 2019 - e12987 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, N.I.H., Intramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1462-5822

10.1111/cmi.12987 doi


Animals
Borrelia--growth & development
Catalase--biosynthesis
Gene Expression Regulation--genetics
Glutathione Peroxidase--biosynthesis
Ornithodoros--microbiology
Oxidative Stress--physiology
Peroxiredoxins--biosynthesis
Reactive Oxygen Species--metabolism
Relapsing Fever--microbiology
Salivary Glands--metabolism
Superoxide Dismutase-1--biosynthesis