A naturally occurring novel allele of Escherichia coli outer membrane protein A reduces sensitivity to bacteriophage

Michelle L. Power*, Belinda C. Ferrari, Jane Littlefield-Wyer, David M. Gordon, Martin B. Slade, Duncan A. Veal

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    Abstract

    A novel Escherichia coli outer membrane protein A (OmpA) was discovered through a proteomic investigation of cell surface proteins. DNA polymorphisms were localized to regions encoding the protein's surface-exposed loops which are known phage receptor sites. Bacteriophage sensitivity testing indicated an association between bacteriophage resistance and isolates having the novel ompA allele.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)7930-7932
    Number of pages3
    JournalApplied and Environmental Microbiology
    Volume72
    Issue number12
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Dec 2006

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