Characterization of a genetic element carrying the macrolide efflux gene mef(A) in Streptococcus pneumoniae.

PMID: 109526262000

Key Findings

The study characterizes the genetic element Tn1207.1 carrying the macrolide efflux gene mef(A) in Streptococcus pneumoniae, demonstrating its role in macrolide resistance through transformation and MIC testing.

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Gene Name	Alleles	Encodes	Confers Resistance To	Organisms	Database	Validation Status
mef(A)	1	macrolide-efflux protein	Macrolide	Streptococcus pneumoniae	Reslit	-

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Characterization of a genetic element carrying the macrolide efflux gene mef(A) in Streptococcus pneumoniae.

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