11/ So, what's the advantage of these smaller SCCmec elements? One study suggests that expression of the mecA gene leads to decreased toxin production (so cool!). But, this is only true for SCCmec type II (one seen in HA-MRSA, but not CA-MRSA). https://
@duffy_ma Totally the wrong link, sorry, ha. Here is correct link on virulence decrease in MRSA: http://t.co/eJhYK5wxjT
@UCIBio118L high mecA expression interfere w. agr quorem sensing system reducing MRSA virulence. http://t.co/7Yx8nVVYAV #pubmedaweek
@UCIBio118L MRSA -- low affin. PBP2a to B-lactam antibiotics and has sigmaB-dependent yabJ-spoVG operon http://t.co/nvqcmmRF1G #pubmedaweek