The Agr-Like Quorum Sensing System Is Required for Pathogenesis of Necrotic Enteritis Caused by Clostridium perfringens in Poultry
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DOI: 10.1128/iai.00975-16
Abstract: ABSTRACT Clostridium perfringens encodes at least two different quorum sensing (QS) systems, the Agr-like and LuxS, and recent studies have highlighted their importance in the regulation of toxin production and virulence. The role of QS… read more here.
Keywords: system; clostridium perfringens; pathogenesis necrotic; quorum sensing ... See more keywords
The Agr-Like Quorum-Sensing System Is Important for Clostridium perfringens Type A Strain ATCC 3624 To Cause Gas Gangrene in a Mouse Model
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DOI: 10.1128/msphere.00500-20
Abstract: Clostridium perfringens type A strains produce toxins that are responsible for clostridial myonecrosis, also known as gas gangrene. Toxin production is regulated by an Agr-like quorum-sensing (QS) system that responds to changes in cell population… read more here.
Keywords: gas gangrene; system; perfringens type; agr like ... See more keywords