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YfiBNR mediates cyclic di-GMP dependent small colony variant formation and persistence in Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
PLoS pathogens - 12 Mar 2010
Malone Jacob G, Jaeger Tina, Spangler Christian, Ritz Daniel, Spang Anne, Arrieumerlou Cécile, Kaever Volkhard, Landmann Regine, Jenal Urs
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During long-term cystic fibrosis lung infections, Pseudomonas aeruginosa undergoes genetic adaptation resulting in progressively increased persistence and the generation of adaptive colony morphotypes. This includes small colony variants (SCVs), auto-aggregative, hyper-adherent cells whose appearance correlates with poor lung function and persistence of infection. The SCV morphotype is strongly linked to elevated...
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