Table 1.
Hierarchical trends of Csps influence on selected phenotypes in L. monocytogenes.
| Phenotype | CspA | CspB | CspD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold stress tolerance | |||
| Osmotic stress tolerance | |||
| Oxidative stress a | |||
| Desiccation tolerance | |||
| Nisin | |||
| Hydrostatic pressure | |||
| Biofilm | |||
| Motility | |||
| Zebrafish embryo virulence | |||
| Hemolysis | |||
| Epithelial cell invasion | |||
| Macrophage cell invasion | |||
| Intracellular growth |
a Effect only noted in double deletions of cspB and cspD; color codes define hierarchical influences each protein has on each phenotype: red > orange > yellow.