Genetic Structure, Function, and Evolution of Capsule Biosynthesis Loci in Vibrio parahaemolyticus

• Published in: Frontiers in microbiology Vol. 11; p. 546150
• Main Authors: Bian, Shengzhe, Zeng, Wenhong, Li, Qiwen, Li, Yinghui, Wong, Nai-Kei, Jiang, Min, Zuo, Le, Hu, Qinghua, Li, Liqiang
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 11.01.2021
• Subjects: capsule biosynthesis loci; genetic structure; K antigen; Microbiology; serotype; Vibiro parahaemolyticus; genetic structure; capsule biosynthesis loci; K antigen; serotype; Vibiro parahaemolyticus

Capsule-forming extracellular polysaccharides are crucial for bacterial host colonization, invasion, immune evasion, and ultimately pathogenicity. Due to warming ocean waters and human encroachment of coastal ecosystems, Vibrio parahaemolyticus has emerged as a globally important foodborne enteropat...