Distinct pathogenesis and host responses during infection of C. elegans by P. aeruginosa and S. aureus.
The genetically tractable model host Caenorhabditis elegans provides a valuable tool to dissect host-microbe interactions in vivo. Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus utilize virulence factors involved in human disease to infect and kill C. elegans. Despite much progress, virtually noth...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2010-07-01
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| Series: | PLoS Pathogens |
| Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2895663?pdf=render |