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Sex Steroids Induce Membrane Stress Responses and Virulence Properties in Pseudomonas aeruginosa
28 Sept 2020
Abstract excerpt
Molecular mechanisms by which sex steroids interact with P. aeruginosa to modulate its virulence have yet to be reported. Our work provides the first characterization of a steroid-induced membrane stress mechanism promoting P. aeruginosa virulence, which includes the release of proinflammatory outer membrane vesicles, resulting in inflammation, host tissue damage, and reduced bacterial clearance. We further...
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