Modulating Kinetics of the Amyloid-Like Aggregation of <i>S. aureus</i> Phenol-Soluble Modulins by Changes in pH

The pathogen <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> is recognized as one of the most frequent causes of biofilm-associated infections. The recently identified phenol-soluble modulin (PSM) peptides act as the key molecular effectors of staphylococcal biofilm maturation and promote the formation of...

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Main Authors: Masihuz Zaman, Maria Andreasen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/1/117