Regulation of Staphylococcal Enterotoxin Biosynthesis
Abstract
The genetics of enterortoxingenesis in S. aureus is being pursued. An element of Enterotoxin B (SEB) has been shown to exist as both a chromosomal and plasmid gene in methicillin resistant strains. Most of these exhibit chromosomal genes although 37.5% possess a 1.15 Mdal plasmid which is essential for SEB expression. Either genetic arrangement appears genetically linked to methicillin resistance although actual physical linkage has been ruled out. The association seems to be mediated by a tetracycline resistance plasmid.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA118219
Entities
People
- John J. Iandolo
Organizations
- Kansas State University