Capsular Polysaccharide Cross-Regulation Modulates Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron Biofilm Formation
The human gut harbors a complex bacterial community that plays important roles in host health and disease, including nutrient acquisition, maturation of the immune system, and resistance to infections. The capacity to adhere to surfaces and form communities called biofilms is believed to be importan...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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American Society for Microbiology
2020-06-01
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Series: | mBio |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1128/mBio.00729-20 |