| Literature DB >> 34711138 |
Lingyan Jiang1, Wen Yang1, Xinlei Jiang2, Ting Yao1, Lu Wang1, Bin Yang1.
Abstract
Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC) O157:H7 is a principally foodborne pathogen linked to serious diseases, including bloody diarrhea, hemorrhagic colitis, and hemolytic uremic syndrome. Comparative genomics analysis revealed that EHEC O157 contains 177 unique genomic islands, termed O islands, compared with the nonpathogenic E. coli K-12 laboratory strain. These O islands contribute largely to the pathogenicity of EHEC O157:H7 by providing numerous virulence factors, effectors, virulence regulatory proteins, and virulence regulatory sRNAs. The present review aimed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the research progress on the function of O islands, especially focusing on virulence-related O islands.Entities:
Keywords: Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli O157:H7; O island; adherence; genomic island; virulence
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Year: 2021 PMID: 34711138 PMCID: PMC8565820 DOI: 10.1080/19490976.2021.1992237
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Gut Microbes ISSN: 1949-0976