Characterization of the ESX-1 (Snm) secretion system in mycobacteria

Tuberculosis is a common and deadly disease caused by the Gram-positive bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Due to the unique nature of the extracytoplasmic localization of proteins in mycobacteria, specialized secretion systems are essential. Recent studies have identified a novel secretion pathwa...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Lalani, Shifana
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2009
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/6904

Similar Items