Co-Culture of S. epidermidis and Human Osteoblasts on Implant Surfaces: An Advanced In Vitro Model for Implant-Associated Infections.

OBJECTIVES:Total joint arthroplasty is one of the most frequent and effective surgeries today. However, despite improved surgical techniques, a significant number of implant-associated infections still occur. Suitable in vitro models are needed to test potential approaches to prevent infection. In t...

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Main Authors: Sarah Zaatreh, Katharina Wegner, Madlen Strauß, Juliane Pasold, Wolfram Mittelmeier, Andreas Podbielski, Bernd Kreikemeyer, Rainer Bader
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2016-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4794246?pdf=render