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IsdC from Staphylococcus lugdunensis Induces Biofilm Formation under Low-Iron Growth Conditions
1 Apr 2014
Abstract excerpt
Staphylococcus lugdunensis is a coagulase-negative staphylococcus that is a commensal of humans and an opportunistic pathogen. It can cause a spectrum of infections, including those that are associated with the ability to form biofilm, such as occurs with endocarditis or indwelling medical devices. The genome sequences of two strains revealed the presence of orthologues of the ica genes that are responsible for...
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