Table 2.
Gene name | Function | Animal model of infection | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|
feoB | Iron transport | Mouse | [27] |
fec A1 | Iron transport | Gerbil | [105] |
pfr | Iron storage | Gerbil | [106] |
pdxJ | Vitamin B6 biosynthesis | Mouse | [107] |
putA | Proline metabolism | Mouse | [101] |
ggt | Synthesis and degradation of glutathione | Mouse/piglet | [108,109] |
faB† | Motility | Piglet | [110] |
sodB | Oxidative stress defense | Mouse | [111] |
hydABCDE | Hydrogenase | Mouse | [112] |
cagA‡ | Cytotoxicity | Gerbil | [76] |
nikR | Nickel homeostasis | Mouse | [50] |
Colonization of a double flaA/flaB mutant was analyzed.
Mongolian gerbils were maintained on an iron-deficient diet.