Abstract
Extraintestinal pathogenic Escherichia coli (ExPEC) strains are an important cause of infections in humans and their ability to establish an extraintestinal infection is related to the presence of virulence factors. Among the virulence factors produced by ExPEC, the Serine Proteases Autotransporters of Enterobacteriaceae (SPATEs) play important role. They are classified into two classes, …