| Literature DB >> 18996338 |
Stuart A Thompson1, Erin C Gaynor.
Abstract
Mechanisms underlying virulence properties of Campylobacter jejuni have historically been difficult to identify. In this issue of Cell Host & Microbe, Hofreuter et al. (2008) show that C. jejuni's ability to metabolize glutamine, glutathione, and asparagine affects its ability to colonize specific host tissues. These findings reflect the emerging theme of bacterial physiology directly impacting pathogenesis.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 18996338 PMCID: PMC2762321 DOI: 10.1016/j.chom.2008.10.010
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Cell Host Microbe ISSN: 1931-3128 Impact factor: 21.023