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virulence factor

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EKI terminibaas Esterm

ID 728816 Last modified 30.12.2004
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Domain cell biology
  • any substance produced by pathogenic bacteria which is not toxic in itself but which may interfere with the mechanisms of host resistance
virulence determinant preferred
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  • The vector should not contain genes coding for potentially harmful or pathogenic traits (e.g. virulence determinants, toxins, etc.), (unless for type A operations, such genes constitute an essential feature of the vector without, under any conditions or circumstances, resulting in harmful or pathogenic phenotype of the genetically modified micro-organism).

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