Staphylococcus epidermidis Affinity for Fibrinogen-Coated Surfaces Correlates with the Abundance of the SdrG Adhesin on the Cell Surface

Staphylococcus epidermidis is a world-leading pathogen in healthcare facilities, mainly causing medical device-associated infections. These nosocomial diseases often result in complications such as bacteremia, fibrosis, or peritonitis. The virulence of S. epidermidis relies on its ability to coloniz...

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Veröffentlicht in:Langmuir : the ACS journal of surfaces and colloids. - 1992. - 31(2015), 16 vom: 28. Apr., Seite 4713-21
1. Verfasser: Vanzieleghem, Thomas (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Herman-Bausier, Philippe, Dufrene, Yves F, Mahillon, Jacques
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2015
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Langmuir : the ACS journal of surfaces and colloids
Schlagworte:Journal Article Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Bacterial Proteins Carrier Proteins Fbe protein, bacteria Fibrinogen 9001-32-5