The KdpD/KdpE Two-Component System: Integrating K+ Homeostasis and Virulence
Figure 2
KdpD/KdpE virulence-related roles across bacterial taxa.
Evidence supporting the role of KdpD/KdpE in virulence (V) or survival (S) is indicated across diverse bacterial species, all of which are capable of intracellular replication to some extent. The relevant references are also indicated. Phylogenetic relationships are as suggested by Battistuzzi et al. (2004) (not drawn to scale) [51].