The Flp type IV pilus operon of Mycobacterium tuberculosis is expressed upon interaction with macrophages and alveolar epithelial cells
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DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2022.916247
Abstract: The genome of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) harbors the genetic machinery for assembly of the Fimbrial low-molecular-weight protein (Flp) type IV pilus. Presumably, the Flp pilus is essential for pathogenesis. However, it remains unclear whether the… read more here.
Keywords: mycobacterium tuberculosis; pili; flp; flp type ... See more keywords