Yersinia pestis Flashcards
1
Q
Why was the KIM D27 strain non virulent?
A
It lacked siderophores
2
Q
What is its specific siderophore?
A
Yersiniabactin
3
Q
TonB
A
Binds iron containing molecules
4
Q
TonB-ExbB-ExbD complex
A
Transfers energy from ion gradient to TonB