Table 4 Core genes of ExPEC-like plasmids in NMEC
Gene names | Description |
|---|---|
Iron uptake systems | |
iroB | Putative glucosyltransferase |
iroC | ATP binding cassette ABC transport homolog |
iroD | Putative ferric enterochelin esterase |
iroE | Putative hydrolase |
Iron | Outer membrane receptor fepA |
iucA | Aerobactin siderophore biosynthesis protein |
iucB | N(6)-hydroxylysine acetylase |
iucC | Aerobactin siderophore biosynthesis protein |
iucD | l-lysine 6 monooxigenase |
iutA | Ferric aerobactin receptor precursor |
sitA | Iron/manganese transport protein, periplasmic-binding protein |
sitB | Iron/manganese transport protein ATP-binding component |
sitC | Iron/manganese transport inner membrane component |
sitD | Iron/manganese transport protein, inner membrane component |
ToxinhlyF | Hemolysin |
Resistance to innate immunity | |
ompT | Outer membrane protease |
Bor | Bacteriophage lambda bor protein |