Optimizing a reliable ex vivo human blood model to analyze expression of Staphylococcus epidermidis genes

Human blood is often used as an ex vivo model to mimic the environment encountered by pathogens inside the host. A significant variety of experimental conditions has been reported. However, optimization strategies are often not described. This study aimed to evaluate key parameters that are expected...

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Main Authors: Susana Brás, Ângela França, Nuno Cerca
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2020-06-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/9295.pdf