Variation in expression of HMW1 and HMW2 adhesins in invasive nontypeable <it>Haemophilus influenzae </it>isolates

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Among surface antigens of nontypeable <it>Haemophilus influenzae </it>(NTHi), the HMW1 and HMW2 proteins are the major adhesins promoting colonization of the upper respiratory tract. Since they are potential vaccine candi...

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Autori principali: Mastrantonio Paola, Cardines Rita, Carattoli Alessandra, Giufrè Maria, Cerquetti Marina
Natura: Articolo
Lingua:English
Pubblicazione: BMC 2008-05-01
Serie:BMC Microbiology
Accesso online:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/8/83