| Literature DB >> 17956943 |
Iain MacArthur1, Paul B Mann, Eric T Harvill, Andrew Preston.
Abstract
The evolution of Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis from Bordetella bronchiseptica involved changes in host range and pathogenicity. Recent data suggest that the human-adapted Bordetella modified their interaction with host immune systems to effect these changes and that decreased stimulation of Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) by lipid A is central to this. We discuss Bordetella lipid A structure and genetics within the context of evolution and host immunity.Entities:
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Year: 2007 PMID: 17956943 DOI: 10.1177/0968051907082609
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Endotoxin Res ISSN: 0968-0519