<i>Proteus mirabilis</i> Urease: Unsuspected Non-Enzymatic Properties Relevant to Pathogenicity

<i>Proteus mirabilis</i> Urease: Unsuspected Non-Enzymatic Properties Relevant to Pathogenicity

Infection by <i>Proteus mirabilis</i> causes urinary stones and catheter incrustation due to ammonia formed by urease (PMU), one of its virulence factors. Non-enzymatic properties, such as pro-inflammatory and neurotoxic activities, were previously reported for distinct ureases, includin...

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Main Authors: Matheus V. C. Grahl, Augusto F. Uberti, Valquiria Broll, Paula Bacaicoa-Caruso, Evelin F. Meirelles, Celia R. Carlini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
<i>Proteus mirabilis</i>
urease
virulence factors
pathogenesis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/13/7205

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