Adhesive fiber stratification in uropathogenic Escherichia coli biofilms unveils oxygen-mediated control of type 1 pili.
Bacterial biofilms account for a significant number of hospital-acquired infections and complicate treatment options, because bacteria within biofilms are generally more tolerant to antibiotic treatment. This resilience is attributed to transient bacterial subpopulations that arise in response to va...
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| Format: | Article |
| Sprog: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2015-03-01
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| Serier: | PLoS Pathogens |
| Online adgang: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4349694?pdf=render |