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Role of the Yersinia pestis phospholipase D (Ymt) in the initial aggregation step of biofilm formation in the flea.

Clayton O JarrettJacqueline M LeungSuzuki MotoshiDaniel E SturdevantYixiang ZhangForrest H HoytB Joseph Hinnebusch
Published in: mBio (2024)
transmitted by flea bite is likely associated with this host-derived matrix, which may initially shield the bacteria from recognition by the host's intradermal innate immune response.
Keyphrases
  • biofilm formation
  • immune response
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  • staphylococcus aureus
  • candida albicans
  • escherichia coli
  • dendritic cells
  • toll like receptor
  • cystic fibrosis
  • inflammatory response