Pseudomonas aeruginosa Alters Peptidoglycan Composition under Nutrient Conditions Resembling Cystic Fibrosis Lung Infections

ABSTRACT Epidemic strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa are highly virulent opportunistic pathogens with increased transmissibility and enhanced antimicrobial resistance. Understanding the cellular mechanisms behind this heightened virulence and resistance is critical. Peptidoglycan (PG) is an integral...

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Main Authors: Erin M. Anderson, Neethu Shaji Saji, Alexander C. Anderson, Dyanne Brewer, Anthony J. Clarke, Cezar M. Khursigara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Society for Microbiology 2022-06-01
Series:mSystems
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Online Access:https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/msystems.00156-22