The Expression of Polysaccharide Capsules in Escherichia coli

A Molecular Genetic Perspective
  • Ian S. Roberts
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Cytoplasmic Membrane Capsular Polysaccharide COLI Group Polysialic Acid Polysaccharide Capsule 
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  • Ian S. Roberts
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  1. 1.School of Biological SciencesUniversity of ManchesterManchesterEngland

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