Host Mucin Is Exploited by Pseudomonas aeruginosa To Provide Monosaccharides Required for a Successful Infection
One of the first lines of defense present at mucosal epithelial tissues is mucus, which is a highly viscous material formed by mucin glycoproteins. Mucins serve various functions, but importantly they aid in the clearance of pathogens and debris from epithelial barriers and serve as innate immune fa...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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American Society for Microbiology
2020-03-01
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| Series: | mBio |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1128/mBio.00060-20 |