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Aug 2026
Pervasive integrative and conjugative elements shape Porphyromonas gingivalis gene repertoires
It is established that ICEs are pervasive contributors to Pg’s pangenome and unique strain-level gene repertoires, and suggest that ICEs likely impact the virulence and ecology of Pg through the introduction and spread of advantageous traits.
Cole B. Matrishin, Elaine M. Haase, Ashley K. Miles et al.
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