Genetic Analysis of the IncX4 Plasmids: Implications for a Unique Pattern in the mcr-1 Acquisition
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-00095-x
Abstract: IncX4 plasmids are associated with the dissemination of the mcr-1 genes in Enterobacteriaceae. We screened IncX4 plasmids among 2,470 isolates of Enterobacteriaceae and determined the mcr-1 positive isolates. Forty-three isolates were observed to carry IncX4… read more here.
Keywords: analysis incx4; incx4 plasmids; mcr; acquisition ... See more keywords
The Prevalence of Plasmid-Mediated Colistin Resistance Gene mcr-1 and Different Transferability and Fitness of mcr-1-Bearing IncX4 Plasmids in Escherichia coli from Pigeons
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DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.03639-22
Abstract: The emergence of plasmid-mediated colistin resistance gene mcr-1 incurs great concerns. Since the close proximity of pigeons with humans, it is significant to understand the prevalence and molecular characterization of mcr-1-positive isolates in pigeons, to… read more here.
Keywords: mcr; prevalence; mcr positive; incx4 plasmids ... See more keywords