Identification of outer membrane Porin D as a vitronectin-binding factor in cystic fibrosis clinical isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Magnus Paulsson, Birendra Singh, Al-Jubair Tamim, Yu-Ching Su, Niels Høiby, Kristian Riesbeck

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Abstract

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a pathogen that frequently colonizes patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Several pathogens are known to bind vitronectin to increase their virulence. Vitronectin has been shown to enhance P. aeruginosa adhesion to host epithelial cells.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)600-607
JournalJournal of Cystic Fibrosis
Volume14
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015

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  • Microbiology in the Medical Area

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