Mycobacterial Adhesion: From Hydrophobic to Receptor-Ligand Interactions
Adhesion is crucial for the infective lifestyles of bacterial pathogens. Adhesion to non-living surfaces, other microbial cells, and components of the biofilm extracellular matrix are crucial for biofilm formation and integrity, plus adherence to host factors constitutes a first step leading to an i...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-02-01
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Series: | Microorganisms |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/10/2/454 |