TABLE 2.
Characterization of B. abortus genes identified by STM
| Mutant | Closest homologue (organism) | GenBank accession no. | Inferred function |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA41 | virB1 (B. suis) | AF141604 | Type IV secretion |
| BA114 | virB10 (B. suis) | AF141604 | Type IV secretion |
| BA184 | wbkA (B. melitensis) | AF047478 | O antigen biosynthesis |
| BA159 | gluP (B. abortus) | U43785 | Uptake of glucose and galactose |
| BA102 | P protein (Synechocystis sp.) | D90914 | Glycine dehydrogenase |
| gcvB (M. tuberculosis) | Q50601 | ||
| BA152 | gltD (R. etli) | AF107264 | Glutamate synthase |
| BA87 | HP1225 (Helicobacter pylori) | AE000628 | Conserved inner membrane protein |
| BA73 | No homology | ? |