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Mutagenesis Of The Btea Gene Encoding A Bordetella Virulence Protein, Xiaolei Mao
Mutagenesis Of The Btea Gene Encoding A Bordetella Virulence Protein, Xiaolei Mao
2020 Symposium Posters
Bordetella Type III Secretion System Effector A (BteA) is a virulence protein found in members of the genus Bordetella which include important pathogens of humans and other mammals. Bordetella pertussis is a causative agent of the whooping cough, a highly contagious respiratory disease that is especially dangerous, and sometimes deadly, for infants. The BteA protein appears to be an important factor in the ability of these pathogens to cause disease, as it leads to rapid killing of a wide range of mammalian cells. The aim of this project is to determine which regions of the DNA are important for mediating …