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Transcriptional Regulation of icaADBC by both IcaR and TcaR in Staphylococcus epidermidis
3 Jan 2019
Abstract excerpt
Staphylococcus epidermidis is a commensal bacterium that resides on our skin. As a commensal, it protects humans from bacterial pathogens through a variety of mechanisms. However, it is also a significant cause of biofilm infections due to its ability to bind to plastic. Polysaccharide intercellular adhesin is a significant component of biofilm, and we propose that the expression of this polysaccharide is...
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