Streptokinase Treatment Reverses Biofilm-Associated Antibiotic Resistance in Staphylococcus aureus
Biofilms formed by Staphylococcus aureus is a serious complication to the use of medical implants. A central part of the pathogenesis relies on S. aureus’ ability to adhere to host extracellular matrix proteins, which adsorb to medical implants and stimulate biofilm formation. Being coagulase positi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-09-01
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Series: | Microorganisms |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/4/3/36 |