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Host cell-derived lactate functions as an effector molecule in Neisseria meningitidis microcolony dispersal
The development of meningococcal disease, caused by the human pathogen Neisseria meningitidis, is preceded by the colonization of the epithelial layer in the nasopharynx. After initial adhesion to host cells meningococci form aggregates, through pilus-pilus interactions, termed microcolonies from wh...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Public Library of Science
2017
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5383330/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28384279 http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.ppat.1006251 |