Identification of a general O-linked protein glycosylation system in Acinetobacter baumannii and its role in virulence and biofilm formation.

Identification of a general O-linked protein glycosylation system in Acinetobacter baumannii and its role in virulence and biofilm formation.

Acinetobacter baumannii is an emerging cause of nosocomial infections. The isolation of strains resistant to multiple antibiotics is increasing at alarming rates. Although A. baumannii is considered as one of the more threatening "superbugs" for our healthcare system, little is known about...

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Main Authors: Jeremy A Iwashkiw, Andrea Seper, Brent S Weber, Nichollas E Scott, Evgeny Vinogradov, Chad Stratilo, Bela Reiz, Stuart J Cordwell, Randy Whittal, Stefan Schild, Mario F Feldman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS Pathogens
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/22685409/?tool=EBI

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