Host-specialized fibrinogen-binding by a bacterial surface protein promotes biofilm formation and innate immune evasion.
Fibrinogen is an essential part of the blood coagulation cascade and a major component of the extracellular matrix in mammals. The interface between fibrinogen and bacterial pathogens is an important determinant of the outcome of infection. Here, we demonstrate that a canine host-restricted skin pat...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2019-06-01
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| Series: | PLoS Pathogens |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.ppat.1007816 |