Molecular and cellular biology of pneumococcal infection

Authors
Tuomanen, E
Citation
E. Tuomanen, Molecular and cellular biology of pneumococcal infection, CURR OPIN M, 2(1), 1999, pp. 35-39
Citations number
37
Categorie Soggetti
Biotecnology & Applied Microbiology",Microbiology
Journal title
CURRENT OPINION IN MICROBIOLOGY
ISSN journal
13695274 → ACNP
Volume
2
Issue
1
Year of publication
1999
Pages
35 - 39
Database
ISI
SICI code
1369-5274(199902)2:1<35:MACBOP>2.0.ZU;2-K
Abstract
The complete pneumococcal genome sequence was released in November, 1997 Th is advance has been combined with new understanding of physiology and patho genesis including characterization of a family of surface proteins adducted to choline, regulation of virulence, and the regulon for natural DNA trans formation These developments in our understanding of molecular and cellular biology of pneumococcal infection will allow the development of new vaccin es and antibiotics against this community acquired pathogen.