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Streptococcal Adhesin P (SadP) contributes to Streptococcus suis adhesion to the human intestinal epithelium
13 Apr 2017
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Streptococcus suis is a zoonotic pathogen, causing meningitis and septicemia. We previously demonstrated that the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) is an entry site for zoonotic S. suis infection. Here we studied the contribution of Streptococcal adhesin Protein (SadP) to host-pathogen interaction at GIT level. METHODS: SadP expression in presence of Intestinal Epithelial Cells (IEC) was compared with...
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