New approaches for functional genomic studies in staphylococci

Int J Med Microbiol. 2010 Feb;300(2-3):88-97. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmm.2009.11.001. Epub 2009 Dec 14.

Abstract

Functional transcriptomics studies have resulted in interesting insights into Staphylococcus aureus diversity and pathogenicity. Here we review the principles, advantages and disadvantages of recent technical developments in the field of transcriptomics and their potential impact on S. aureus research.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • DNA, Bacterial / analysis
  • DNA, Bacterial / genetics
  • DNA, Bacterial / metabolism
  • Gene Expression Regulation, Bacterial
  • Genetic Techniques*
  • Genetic Variation
  • Genome, Bacterial*
  • Humans
  • Staphylococcal Infections / metabolism
  • Staphylococcal Infections / microbiology*
  • Staphylococcus aureus / genetics*
  • Staphylococcus aureus / metabolism
  • Staphylococcus aureus / pathogenicity
  • Virulence

Substances

  • DNA, Bacterial