Evidence and Role for Bacterial Mucin Degradation in Cystic Fibrosis Airway Disease.

Chronic lung infections in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients are composed of complex microbial communities that incite persistent inflammation and airway damage. Despite the high density of bacteria that colonize the lower airways, nutrient sources that sustain bacterial growth in vivo, and how those nu...

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Main Authors: Jeffrey M Flynn, David Niccum, Jordan M Dunitz, Ryan C Hunter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2016-08-01
Series:PLoS Pathogens
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4993466?pdf=render