Nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae newly released (NRel) from biofilms by antibody-mediated dispersal versus antibody-mediated disruption are phenotypically distinct

Biofilms contribute significantly to the chronicity and recurrence of bacterial diseases due to the fact that biofilm-resident bacteria are highly recalcitrant to killing by host immune effectors and antibiotics. Thus, antibody-mediated release of bacteria from biofilm residence into the surrounding...

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Main Authors: Elaine M. Mokrzan, Christian P. Ahearn, John R. Buzzo, Laura A. Novotny, Yan Zhang, Steven D. Goodman, Lauren O. Bakaletz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-12-01
Series:Biofilm
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590207520300228