Impact of the <it>Staphylococcus epidermidis </it>LytSR two-component regulatory system on murein hydrolase activity, pyruvate utilization and global transcriptional profile
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p><it>Staphylococcus epidermidis </it>has emerged as one of the most important nosocomial pathogens, mainly because of its ability to colonize implanted biomaterials by forming a biofilm. Extensive studies are focused on th...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-11-01
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Series: | BMC Microbiology |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/10/287 |