Publications by authors named "Erik K Holtzapple"
Article Synopsis
- Bacillus anthracis, the bacterium that causes inhalational anthrax, has key virulence factors located on two specific plasmids, pXO1 and pXO2.
- A complete analysis of the B. anthracis Ames chromosome revealed additional genes potentially linked to its pathogenicity, including those involved in iron acquisition and surface proteins that could be targets for vaccines.
- Comparative studies showed that although chromosomal genes are similar among related Bacillus species, the plasmid genes exhibited more variability, indicating that plasmids may move more easily between strains.
