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A novel siderophore system is essential for the growth of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in airway mucus.
Scientific reports - 8 Oct 2015
Gi Mia, Lee Kang-Mu, Kim Sang Cheol, Yoon Joo-Heon, Yoon Sang Sun, Choi Jae Young
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa establishes airway infections in Cystic Fibrosis patients. Here, we investigate the molecular interactions between P. aeruginosa and airway mucus secretions (AMS) derived from the primary cultures of normal human tracheal epithelial (NHTE) cells. PAO1, a prototype strain of P. aeruginosa, was capable of proliferating during incubation with AMS, while all other tested bacterial species...
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