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Characterization of the Modular Design of the Autolysin/Adhesin Aaa from Staphylococcus Aureus

BACKGROUND: Staphylococcus aureus is a frequent cause of serious and life-threatening infections, such as endocarditis, osteomyelitis, pneumonia, and sepsis. Its adherence to various host structures is crucial for the establishment of diseases. Adherence may be mediated by a variety of adhesins, amo...

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Autores principales: Hirschhausen, Nina, Schlesier, Tim, Peters, Georg, Heilmann, Christine
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Public Library of Science 2012
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3386970/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22768285
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0040353