Amyloid Fibrils Produced by <i>Streptococcus sanguinis</i> Contribute to Biofilm Formation and Immune Evasion

Bacterial surface proteins assembled into amyloids contribute to biofilm formation and host immune evasion. <i>Streptococcus sanguinis</i>, a pioneer colonizer of teeth commonly involved in cardiovascular infections, expresses about thirty-three proteins anchored to the cell wall by sort...

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Main Authors: Eduardo M. Franco, Lívia A. Alves, Hassan Naveed, Victor A. A. Freitas, Débora C. Bastos, Renata O. Mattos-Graner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-10-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/24/21/15686