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Mucin acts as a nutrient source and a signal for the differential expression of genes coding for cellular processes and virulence factors in Acinetobacter baumannii

The capacity of Acinetobacter baumannii to persist and cause infections depends on its interaction with abiotic and biotic surfaces, including those found on medical devices and host mucosal surfaces. However, the extracellular stimuli affecting these interactions are poorly understood. Based on our...

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Autores principales: Ohneck, Emily J., Arivett, Brock A., Fiester, Steven E., Wood, Cecily R., Metz, Maeva L., Simeone, Gabriella M., Actis, Luis A.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Public Library of Science 2018
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5757984/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29309434
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0190599