During the Early Stages of Staphylococcus aureus Biofilm Formation, Induced Neutrophil Extracellular Traps Are Degraded by Autologous Thermonuclease
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DOI: 10.1128/iai.00605-19
Abstract: Staphylococcus aureus extracellular DNA (eDNA) plays a crucial role in the structural stability of biofilms during bacterial colonization; on the contrary, host immune responses can be induced by bacterial eDNA. Previously, we observed production of… read more here.
Keywords: biofilm formation; early stages; formation; biofilms grown ... See more keywords
The impact of testosterone on Pseudomonas aeruginosa pathogenicity and antimicrobial susceptibility
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DOI: 10.1183/13993003.congress-2018.pa2648
Abstract: Introduction:Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) has a key role in the pathogenesis of cystic fibrosis (CF) and non-CF related bronchiectasis. Female sex steroid hormones, such as estrogen influence microbial virulence. The role of testosterone, however, remains uncertain.… read more here.
Keywords: pseudomonas aeruginosa; impact testosterone; testosterone; antimicrobial susceptibility ... See more keywords