A newly discovered verotoxin variant VT2g produced by bovine verocytotoxigenic Escherichia coli
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A new verotoxin (VT) variant named as vt2g is identified. The findings showed that vt2g has high nucleic acid homology with verotoxin (VT) sequences associated with human diseases.
Publication Name: Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0099-2240
Year: 2003
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Adaptation of Escherichia coli O157:H7 to pH alters membrane lipid composition, verotoxin secretion and resistance to simulated gastric fluid acid
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A study is conducted to see the resistance and adaptation of Escherichia coli O157:H7 when undergoing acidic conditions in the stomach. The procedure and the results are discussed.
Publication Name: Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0099-2240
Year: 2004
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