Riemerella anatipestifer T9SS Effector SspA Functions in Bacterial Virulence and Defending Natural Host Immunity
Zongchao Chen, Pengfei Niu, Xiaomei Ren, Wenlong Han, Ruyu Shen, Min Zhu, Yang Yu, Chan Ding, Shengqing Yu
Abstract
In recent years, Riemerella anatipestifer T9SS has been reported to act as a virulence factor. However, the functions of the proteins secreted by R. anatipestifer T9SS are not entirely clear.
Topics & Concepts
VirulenceMicrobiologyEffectorBiologyImmunityHost (biology)VirologyBacterial proteinBacteriaImmune systemImmunologyGeneGeneticsAntimicrobial Peptides and ActivitiesAquaculture disease management and microbiotaMicrobial infections and disease research