The N-terminal repeat and the ligand binding domain A of SdrI Protein is involved in hydrophobicity of S. saprophyticus

This study confirms that the SdrI protein of S. saprophyticus is a crucial factor for surface hydrophobicity and also gives a first significant functional description of the N-terminal repeats, which in conjunction with the B-repeats form an optimal hydrophobic conformation.
Source: Microbiological Research - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research