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Deletion of tolA in Salmonella Typhimurium generates an attenuated strain with vaccine potential

Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge, Madingley Road, Cambridge CB3 0ES, UK

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G. K. Paterson
gkp27{at}cam.ac.uk

The Gram-negative Tol-Pal system of envelope proteins plays a key role in maintaining outer membrane integrity and contributes to the virulence of several pathogens. We have investigated the role of one of these proteins, TolA, in the biology of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium. Deletion of tolA rendered strain SL1344 more susceptible to killing by bile and human serum. In addition the mutant had impaired membrane integrity and displayed alterations in LPS production. The tolA mutant was highly attenuated in mouse infections via the oral and intravenous routes. Importantly, each phenotype displayed by the mutant was complemented by provision of tolA in trans. The tolA gene therefore contributes to virulence, membrane integrity, LPS production and bile and serum resistance in S. enterica serovar Typhimurium SL1344. Finally, immunization with the tolA mutant provided significant protection against subsequent challenge with wild-type SL1344. The Tol-Pal system is therefore a potential target in the development of novel attenuated live vaccines against Salmonella and other Gram-negative pathogens.

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