Abstract
Mechanisms underlying virulence properties of Campylobacter jejuni have historically been difficult to identify. In this issue of Cell Host & Microbe, Hofreuter et al. (2008) show that C. jejuni's ability to metabolize glutamine, glutathione, and asparagine affects its ability to colonize specific host tissues. These findings reflect the emerging theme of bacterial physiology directly impacting pathogenesis.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 409-410 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Cell Host and Microbe |
Volume | 4 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 13 2008 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Parasitology
- Microbiology
- Virology