Phenotypic heterogeneity of capsule production across opportunistic pathogens.

Abstract excerpt

Phenotypic heterogeneity allows bacteria to adapt fast to changing environments. Extracellular capsules are well-known virulence factors, but also increase the cell adaptability and prevalence under hostile conditions. To limit their cost, some species regulate capsule production by genetic phase variation. Here, we demonstrated that phenotypic heterogeneity is a major mechanism controlling capsule production in...

Topics

Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.

• Share to Acinetobacter
• Share to Bacterial Capsules
• Share to Gene Transfer, Horizontal