<i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> Keratitis: Protease IV and PASP as Corneal Virulence Mediators

<i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> Keratitis: Protease IV and PASP as Corneal Virulence Mediators

<i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> is a leading cause of bacterial keratitis, especially in users of contact lenses. These infections are characterized by extensive degradation of the corneal tissue mediated by <i>Pseudomonas</i> protease activities, including both <i>Pseudo...

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Main Authors: Richard O’Callagahan, Armando Caballero, Aihua Tang, Michael Bierdeman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-08-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
<i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i>
bacterial keratitis
corneal virulence
protease IV (PIV)
<i>P. aeruginosa</i> small protease (PASP)
catalytic triad
corneal ulcer
respiratory infection
insect infection
plant infection
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/7/9/281

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