Mutational analysis of the Bordetella pertussis wlb LPS biosynthesis locus

Microb Pathog. 2002 Sep;33(3):91-5. doi: 10.1006/mpat.2002.0511.

Abstract

Bordetella pertussis wlb is required for band A lipopolysaccharide (LPS) expression. We report the mutational analysis of this locus that supports previous gene function assignments that were made on the basis of sequence similarities.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Bordetella pertussis / genetics*
  • Carbohydrate Sequence
  • Genes, Bacterial
  • Lipopolysaccharides / biosynthesis*
  • Molecular Sequence Data
  • Mutation*
  • Virulence Factors, Bordetella*

Substances

  • Lipopolysaccharides
  • Virulence Factors, Bordetella
  • pertussis endotoxin