Burkholderia pseudomallei Biofilm Promotes Adhesion, Internalization and Stimulates Proinflammatory Cytokines in Human Epithelial A549 Cells.

Burkholderia pseudomallei is a Gram-negative bacterium that causes melioidosis. Inhalational exposure leading to pulmonary melioidosis is the most common clinical manifestation with significant mortality. However, the role of B. pseudomallei biofilm phenotype during bacterial-host interaction remain...

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Main Authors: Chanikarn Kunyanee, Watcharaporn Kamjumphol, Suwimol Taweechaisupapong, Sakawrat Kanthawong, Suwin Wongwajana, Surasak Wongratanacheewin, Chariya Hahnvajanawong, Sorujsiri Chareonsudjai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2016-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4987058?pdf=render