Modulation of Human Airway Barrier Functions during Burkholderia thailandensis and Francisella tularensis Infection Running Title: Airway Barrier Functions during Bacterial Infections

The bronchial epithelium provides protection against pathogens from the inhaled environment through the formation of a highly-regulated barrier. In order to understand the pulmonary diseases melioidosis and tularemia caused by Burkholderia thailandensis and Fransicella tularensis, respectively, the...

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Main Authors: Cornelia Blume, Jonathan David, Rachel E. Bell, Jay R. Laver, Robert C. Read, Graeme C. Clark, Donna E. Davies, Emily J. Swindle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-08-01
Series:Pathogens
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/5/3/53