Group A streptococcal rofA gene is involved in the control of several virulence genes and eukaryotic cell attachment and internalization

Infect Immun. 2001 Jan;69(1):534-7. doi: 10.1128/IAI.69.1.534-537.2001.

Abstract

The serotype M6 group A streptococcal RofA regulator was previously shown to exert a direct positive control of protein F1 expression and, concomitantly, fibronectin binding. Using a serotype M6 rofA mutant, we demonstrate here that this regulator has a potentially indirect negative influence on the expression of the mga, emm6, pel-sagA, and speA virulence genes. Additionally, the rofA mutant exhibited reduced eukaryotic cell internalization rates in combination with decreased host cell viability.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Bacterial Adhesion*
  • Bacterial Proteins*
  • Fibronectins / metabolism
  • Mutation
  • Streptococcus pyogenes / genetics*
  • Streptococcus pyogenes / pathogenicity
  • Trans-Activators / genetics*
  • Virulence / genetics

Substances

  • Bacterial Proteins
  • Fibronectins
  • Trans-Activators
  • rofA protein, Streptococcus