Identification of genes required for secretion of the Francisella oxidative burst-inhibiting acid phosphatase AcpA

Francisella tularensis is a Tier 1 bioterror threat and the intracellular pathogen responsible for tularemia in humans and animals. Upon entry into the host, Francisella uses multiple mechanisms to evade killing. Our previous studies have shown that after entering its primary cellular host, the macr...

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Main Authors: John S Gunn, Ky Van Hoang, Carolyn G Lee, Jacob eKoopman, Jasmine eMoshiri, Haley E Adcox
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2016-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Microbiology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fmicb.2016.00605/full