Genome sequence of adherent-invasive Escherichia coli and comparative genomic analysis with other E. coli pathotypes

Abstract

Up to now, the virulence-like features associated with AIEC are detectable only phenotypically. AIEC genome sequence data will facilitate the identification of genetic determinants implicated in invasion and intracellular growth, as well as enable functional genomic studies of AIEC gene expression during health and disease.