Gene Transfer in the GI Tract and Oral Cavity

Open Access

1 January 2000

journal article
research article
Published by Taylor & Francis in Microbial Ecology in Health & Disease

Vol. 12 (2) , 73-80
https://doi.org/10.1080/089106000750060323

Abstract

Gene transfer is important in spreading antibiotic resistance and other traits such as virulence factors. In this review the molecular mechanisms of gene transfer are outlined and the biological consequences of bacterial gene transfer in the GI tract and the oral cavity (GIOC) are discussed. Finally areas of possible future research aimed at attaining a deeper understanding of the process of gene transfer and the potential for stopping or slowing unwanted transfer are discussed.

Keywords

GENE TRANSFER CONJUGATION CONJUGATIVE TRANSPOSONS MOBILE GENETIC ELEMENTS

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