The Pseudomonas aeruginosa type III translocon is required for biofilm formation at the epithelial barrier.
Clinical infections by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a deadly Gram-negative, opportunistic pathogen of immunocompromised hosts, often involve the formation of antibiotic-resistant biofilms. Although biofilm formation has been extensively studied in vitro on glass or plastic surfaces, much less is known ab...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2014-11-01
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Series: | PLoS Pathogens |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4223071?pdf=render |