Staphylococcus aureus protein A binds to osteoblasts and triggers signals that weaken bone in osteomyelitis.

Osteomyelitis is a debilitating infectious disease of the bone. It is predominantly caused by S. aureus and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. It is characterised by weakened bones associated with progressive bone loss. Currently the mechanism through which either bone loss or b...

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Main Authors: Tania Claro, Amro Widaa, Maghnus O'Seaghdha, Helen Miajlovic, Timothy J Foster, Fergal J O'Brien, Steven W Kerrigan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3078117?pdf=render