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The role of sigmaB in persistence of Staphylococcus epidermidis foreign body infection.

Microbiology (Reading, England) - 1 Sept 2008

Pintens Valerie, Massonet Caroline, Merckx Rita, Vandecasteele Stefaan, Peetermans Willy E, Knobloch Johannes K-M, Van Eldere Johan

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Staphylococcal biofilm formation depends on the transcription factor sigma(B). We further investigated the role of sigma(B) in biofilm formation and persistence in vitro and in vivo in a subcutaneous rat model. As expected, expression of all sigma(B) operon genes was transiently higher in the first 6 h of biofilm formation compared to planktonic bacteria, concurrent with a temporary upregulation of icaA and aap...

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PMID: 18757816
DOI: 10.1099/mic.0.2007/015768-0

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