Understanding How Staphylococcal Autolysin Domains Interact With Polystyrene Surfaces

Biofilms, when formed on medical devices, can cause malfunctions and reduce the efficiency of these devices, thus complicating treatments and serving as a source of infection. The autolysin protein of Staphylococcus epidermidis contributes to its biofilm forming ability, especially on polystyrene su...

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Main Authors: Radha P. Somarathne, Emily R. Chappell, Y. Randika Perera, Rahul Yadav, Joo Youn Park, Nicholas C. Fitzkee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Microbiology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2021.658373/full