Published in Infect Immun on September 01, 2003
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Virulence profiling of Streptococcus dysgalactiae subspecies equisimilis isolated from infected humans reveals 2 distinct genetic lineages that do not segregate with their phenotypes or propensity to cause diseases. Clin Infect Dis (2007) 1.90
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Helicobacter pylori type IV secretion apparatus exploits beta1 integrin in a novel RGD-independent manner. PLoS Pathog (2009) 1.82
Complete genome sequence of Pedobacter heparinus type strain (HIM 762-3). Stand Genomic Sci (2009) 1.82
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Immunological mechanisms underlying the genetic predisposition to severe Staphylococcus aureus infection in the mouse model. Am J Pathol (2008) 1.77
Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase of Streptococcus pneumoniae is a surface-displayed plasminogen-binding protein. Infect Immun (2004) 1.74
Identification of a novel plasmin(ogen)-binding motif in surface displayed alpha-enolase of Streptococcus pneumoniae. Mol Microbiol (2003) 1.72
Reduced ability of penicillin to eradicate ingested group A streptococci from epithelial cells: clinical and pathogenetic implications. Clin Infect Dis (2006) 1.66
The cell wall subproteome of Listeria monocytogenes. Proteomics (2004) 1.55
PavA of Streptococcus pneumoniae modulates adherence, invasion, and meningeal inflammation. Infect Immun (2005) 1.54
Pseudomonas aeruginosa cupA-encoded fimbriae expression is regulated by a GGDEF and EAL domain-dependent modulation of the intracellular level of cyclic diguanylate. Environ Microbiol (2007) 1.50
Role of macrophages in host resistance to group A streptococci. Infect Immun (2004) 1.49
3-Ketosteroid 9alpha-hydroxylase is an essential factor in the pathogenesis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Mol Microbiol (2009) 1.48
Contribution of galactofuranose to the virulence of the opportunistic pathogen Aspergillus fumigatus. Eukaryot Cell (2008) 1.47
Cellular invasion by Staphylococcus aureus reveals a functional link between focal adhesion kinase and cortactin in integrin-mediated internalisation. J Cell Sci (2005) 1.46
The M1 protein of Streptococcus pyogenes triggers an innate uptake mechanism into polarized human endothelial cells. J Innate Immun (2014) 1.42
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Integrin-linked kinase is required for vitronectin-mediated internalization of Streptococcus pneumoniae by host cells. J Cell Sci (2009) 1.35
Identification and characterization of a novel autolysin (Aae) with adhesive properties from Staphylococcus epidermidis. Microbiology (2003) 1.34
Complete genome sequence of Spirosoma linguale type strain (1). Stand Genomic Sci (2010) 1.32
Use of Autostitch for automatic stitching of microscope images. Micron (2006) 1.31
Actin-based motility of Burkholderia pseudomallei involves the Arp 2/3 complex, but not N-WASP and Ena/VASP proteins. Cell Microbiol (2003) 1.31
Formation of a novel surface structure encoded by Salmonella Pathogenicity Island 2. EMBO J (2005) 1.30
A Csr-type regulatory system, including small non-coding RNAs, regulates the global virulence regulator RovA of Yersinia pseudotuberculosis through RovM. Mol Microbiol (2008) 1.27
The nine residue plasminogen-binding motif of the pneumococcal enolase is the major cofactor of plasmin-mediated degradation of extracellular matrix, dissolution of fibrin and transmigration. Thromb Haemost (2005) 1.25
Cooperation of Salmonella pathogenicity islands 1 and 4 is required to breach epithelial barriers. Cell Microbiol (2008) 1.25
Role of the small Rho GTPases Rac1 and Cdc42 in host cell invasion of Campylobacter jejuni. Cell Microbiol (2007) 1.24
Survival of Streptococcus pyogenes within host phagocytic cells: a pathogenic mechanism for persistence and systemic invasion. J Infect Dis (2003) 1.24
Ectodomains 3 and 4 of human polymeric Immunoglobulin receptor (hpIgR) mediate invasion of Streptococcus pneumoniae into the epithelium. J Biol Chem (2003) 1.23
Remote control of tumour-targeted Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium by the use of L-arabinose as inducer of bacterial gene expression in vivo. Cell Microbiol (2007) 1.21
Complete genome sequence of Chitinophaga pinensis type strain (UQM 2034). Stand Genomic Sci (2010) 1.21
A small fibronectin-mimicking protein from bacteria induces cell spreading and focal adhesion formation. J Biol Chem (2010) 1.19
Characterisation of the laccase-encoding gene abr2 of the dihydroxynaphthalene-like melanin gene cluster of Aspergillus fumigatus. Arch Microbiol (2006) 1.19
Complete genome sequence of Brachybacterium faecium type strain (Schefferle 6-10). Stand Genomic Sci (2009) 1.17
CEACAM engagement by human pathogens enhances cell adhesion and counteracts bacteria-induced detachment of epithelial cells. J Cell Biol (2005) 1.17
Methylcitrate synthase from Aspergillus fumigatus. Propionyl-CoA affects polyketide synthesis, growth and morphology of conidia. FEBS J (2005) 1.17
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Rheumatic fever-associated Streptococcus pyogenes isolates aggregate collagen. J Clin Invest (2003) 1.15
Characterization of JG024, a pseudomonas aeruginosa PB1-like broad host range phage under simulated infection conditions. BMC Microbiol (2010) 1.15
Transcriptome analysis of murine macrophages in response to infection with Streptococcus pyogenes reveals an unusual activation program. Infect Immun (2007) 1.15
Complete genome sequence of Segniliparus rotundus type strain (CDC 1076). Stand Genomic Sci (2010) 1.15
The multiple mechanisms of Ca2+ signalling by listeriolysin O, the cholesterol-dependent cytolysin of Listeria monocytogenes. Cell Microbiol (2007) 1.14
Complete genome sequence of Atopobium parvulum type strain (IPP 1246). Stand Genomic Sci (2009) 1.14
PavB is a surface-exposed adhesin of Streptococcus pneumoniae contributing to nasopharyngeal colonization and airways infections. Mol Microbiol (2010) 1.14
Host cell caveolae act as an entry-port for group A streptococci. Cell Microbiol (2003) 1.13
Complete genome sequence of Cryptobacterium curtum type strain (12-3). Stand Genomic Sci (2009) 1.12
Identification and characterization of two temperature-induced surface-associated proteins of Streptococcus suis with high homologies to members of the Arginine Deiminase system of Streptococcus pyogenes. J Bacteriol (2002) 1.10
Molecular dissection of Salmonella-induced membrane ruffling versus invasion. Cell Microbiol (2009) 1.10
Complete genome sequence of Streptosporangium roseum type strain (NI 9100). Stand Genomic Sci (2010) 1.10
More than one tandem repeat domain of the extracellular adherence protein of Staphylococcus aureus is required for aggregation, adherence, and host cell invasion but not for leukocyte activation. Infect Immun (2008) 1.09
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Plasminogen binding by group A streptococcal isolates from a region of hyperendemicity for streptococcal skin infection and a high incidence of invasive infection. Infect Immun (2004) 1.09
Streptococcus pyogenes induces oncosis in macrophages through the activation of an inflammatory programmed cell death pathway. Cell Microbiol (2008) 1.08
Complete genome sequence of Riemerella anatipestifer type strain (ATCC 11845). Stand Genomic Sci (2011) 1.08
Molecular and functional analysis of Shiga toxin-induced response patterns in human vascular endothelial cells. Blood (2003) 1.08
Catenulispora acidiphila gen. nov., sp. nov., a novel, mycelium-forming actinomycete, and proposal of Catenulisporaceae fam. nov. Int J Syst Evol Microbiol (2006) 1.08
Enterohaemorrhagic and enteropathogenic Escherichia coli use different mechanisms for actin pedestal formation that converge on N-WASP. Cell Microbiol (2004) 1.08
Natranaerobius thermophilus gen. nov., sp. nov., a halophilic, alkalithermophilic bacterium from soda lakes of the Wadi An Natrun, Egypt, and proposal of Natranaerobiaceae fam. nov. and Natranaerobiales ord. nov. Int J Syst Evol Microbiol (2007) 1.07
Complete genome sequence of Saccharomonospora viridis type strain (P101). Stand Genomic Sci (2009) 1.07
Complete genome sequence of Haloterrigena turkmenica type strain (4k). Stand Genomic Sci (2010) 1.06
Conexibacter woesei gen. nov., sp. nov., a novel representative of a deep evolutionary line of descent within the class Actinobacteria. Int J Syst Evol Microbiol (2003) 1.06
Non-contiguous finished genome sequence and contextual data of the filamentous soil bacterium Ktedonobacter racemifer type strain (SOSP1-21). Stand Genomic Sci (2011) 1.06
A novel mouse model of Staphylococcus aureus chronic osteomyelitis that closely mimics the human infection: an integrated view of disease pathogenesis. Am J Pathol (2012) 1.05
Complete genome sequence of the termite hindgut bacterium Spirochaeta coccoides type strain (SPN1(T)), reclassification in the genus Sphaerochaeta as Sphaerochaeta coccoides comb. nov. and emendations of the family Spirochaetaceae and the genus Sphaerochaeta. Stand Genomic Sci (2012) 1.05
Identification of a streptococcal octapeptide motif involved in acute rheumatic fever. J Biol Chem (2007) 1.04
Sequencing and characterization of Pseudomonas aeruginosa phage JG004. BMC Microbiol (2011) 1.04
Contribution of natural killer cells to the pathogenesis of septic shock induced by Streptococcus pyogenes in mice. J Infect Dis (2005) 1.04
Complete genome sequence of Slackia heliotrinireducens type strain (RHS 1). Stand Genomic Sci (2009) 1.04
Psychrobacter submarinus sp. nov. and Psychrobacter marincola sp. nov., psychrophilic halophiles from marine environments. Int J Syst Evol Microbiol (2002) 1.04
Fibronectin-binding protein gene recombination and horizontal transfer between group A and G streptococci. J Clin Microbiol (2004) 1.03
Blastocatella fastidiosa gen. nov., sp. nov., isolated from semiarid savanna soil - the first described species of Acidobacteria subdivision 4. Syst Appl Microbiol (2012) 1.03
P159 is a proteolytically processed, surface adhesin of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae: defined domains of P159 bind heparin and promote adherence to eukaryote cells. Mol Microbiol (2006) 1.03
Contribution of Streptococcus anginosus to infections caused by groups C and G streptococci, southern India. Emerg Infect Dis (2010) 1.03
Simultaneous deficiency of both MurA and p60 proteins generates a rough phenotype in Listeria monocytogenes. J Bacteriol (2005) 1.02
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Major host factors involved in epithelial cell invasion of Campylobacter jejuni: role of fibronectin, integrin beta1, FAK, Tiam-1, and DOCK180 in activating Rho GTPase Rac1. Front Cell Infect Microbiol (2011) 1.01
The host response to the probiotic Escherichia coli strain Nissle 1917: specific up-regulation of the proinflammatory chemokine MCP-1. BMC Med Genet (2005) 1.01
Complete genome sequence of Desulfobulbus propionicus type strain (1pr3). Stand Genomic Sci (2011) 1.01
Generation of Helicobacter pylori ghosts by PhiX protein E-mediated inactivation and their evaluation as vaccine candidates. Infect Immun (2003) 1.01
Complete genome sequence of Beutenbergia cavernae type strain (HKI 0122). Stand Genomic Sci (2009) 1.00
Streptococcus pyogenes recruits collagen via surface-bound fibronectin: a novel colonization and immune evasion mechanism. Mol Microbiol (2003) 1.00
Staphylococcus aureus evades the extracellular antimicrobial activity of mast cells by promoting its own uptake. J Innate Immun (2011) 1.00
Complete genome sequence of Sulfurimonas autotrophica type strain (OK10). Stand Genomic Sci (2010) 1.00
Ignatzschineria indica sp. nov. and Ignatzschineria ureiclastica sp. nov., isolated from adult flesh flies (Diptera: Sarcophagidae). Int J Syst Evol Microbiol (2010) 1.00