d-mannose-sensitive pilus of Acinetobacter baumannii is linked to biofilm formation and adherence onto respiratory tract epithelial cells.

CONCLUSION: This is the first study confirming that Csu pilus of A. baumannii belongs to mannose-sensitive type 1 pilus family and contributes to biofilm formation and bacterial adherence to human epithelial cells.
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Source: Journal of Microbiology, Immunology, and Infection - February 10, 2021 Category: Microbiology Authors: Chen CL, Dudek A, Liang YH, Janapatla RP, Lee HY, Hsu L, Kuo HY, Chiu CH Tags: J Microbiol Immunol Infect Source Type: research