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Identification of an outer membrane protease of Rickettsia rickettsii responsible for maturation of surface exposed autotransporters

ABSTRACT: Identification of an outer membrane protease of Rickettsia rickettsii responsible for maturation of surface exposed autotransporters

PROVIDER: PRJNA941856 | ENA |

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