Functional amyloids in Pseudomonas aeruginosa may be involved in the sequestration of the quorum sensing molecules HHQ and PQS under high shear conditions.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen that causes chronic infections in cystic fibrosis patients. In the airways of the lungs, fluids are flowing at inconsistent rate and this could dilute concentrations of signalling molecules and nutrients that are important to the pathogen. These si...
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2013
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| Institution: | Nanyang Technological University |
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