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Comparative genomics and molecular insights into smooth and rough clinical isolates of Mycobacterium abscessus.
Microbial genomics - 1 May 2026
Kumar Rajender, Braian Clara, Fröberg Gabrielle, Forsman Lina Davies, Schön Thomas
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Background. Our recent findings indicate that the rough form of the Mycobacterium abscessus complex (MABC) is associated with worse clinical outcomes compared to the smooth variant. The glycopeptidolipid (GPL) locus has been considered vital for this transition; however, this has only been shown during in vitro selection. Thus, we aimed to investigate genetic differences between the morphotypes among clinical...
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