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Human host defense peptide LL-37 stimulates virulence factor production and adaptive resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Strempel Nikola, Neidig Anke, Nusser Michael, Geffers Robert, Vieillard Julien, Lesouhaitier Olivier, Brenner-Weiss Gerald, Overhage Joerg
Abstract excerpt
A multitude of different virulence factors as well as the ability to rapidly adapt to adverse environmental conditions are important features for the high pathogenicity of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Both virulence and adaptive resistance are tightly controlled by a complex regulatory network and res...
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