A previously uncharacterized gene stm0551 plays a repressive role in the regulation of type 1 fimbriae in Salmonella enterica serotype Typhimurium
Abstract Background Salmonella enterica serotype Typhimurium produces surface-associated fimbriae that facilitate adherence of the bacteria to a variety of cells and tissues.Type CELERY SEED EXTRACT 1 fimbriae with binding specificity to mannose residues are the most commonly found fimbrial type.In vitro, static-broth culture favors the growth of S