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pathogenicity island |
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pathogenicity island [‚path·ə·jə′nis·əd·ē ‚ī·lənd] (genetics) A deoxyribonucleic acid cluster commonly containing genes associated with pathogenesis. Also known as virulence cassette. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A Francisella tularensis pathogenicity island required for intramacrophage growth. coli pathogenicity islands (isolated DNA segments having high concentrations of pathogenic genes) for sequencing by Human Genome Sciences. Well-known concepts such as horizontal (lateral) gene transfer, the relationship between virulence and transmission, and pathogenicity islands are discussed extensively. |
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