Conversion of Somatic Antigens in Salmonella by Phage Infection Leading to Lysis or Lysogeny

Conversion of Somatic Antigens in Salmonella by Phage Infection Leading to Lysis or Lysogeny

Contributor(s):
Burrous, Jeanne W.
Uetake, Hisao
Virology
Luria, S. E. (Salvador Edward), 1912-1991
Publication:
The Academic Press, February 1958
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
Genetics, Microbial
Bacteriophages
Lysogeny
Antigens, Bacterial
Genre(s):
Archival Materials
Articles
Abstract:
Luria and his colleagues worked with Salmonella phages, and found that certain phages caused the bacteria to lose some of their antigen--the specific polysaccharide on the cell surface that stimulates antibodies in the infected person's immune system--and acquire new antigens. They concluded that the phage was either making new enzymes or activating latent enzymes in the bacteria, because cell enzymes are responsible for making the antigen polysaccharides.
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Extent:
12 pages
NLM Unique ID:
101584611X14 (See in Profiles in Science)
Profiles in Science ID:
QLBBBR
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101584611X14
Archival Collection:
The Salvador E. Luria Papers (Profiles in Science)