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Demonstration of a capsule plasmid in Bacillus anthracis
Infection and Immunity
|August 1, 1985
Summary
The Bacillus anthracis pXO2 plasmid is essential for capsule synthesis. Transferring this plasmid to other bacteria, like Bacillus cereus, also enabled capsule production, confirming its role.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Bacterial genetics
- Pathogenesis
Background:
- Bacillus anthracis, the causative agent of anthrax, possesses virulence factors including a capsule.
- The pXO2 plasmid is known to be associated with capsule synthesis in Bacillus anthracis.