Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteriophage PA1Ø requires type IV pili for infection and shows broad bactericidal and biofilm removal activities.
Appl Environ Microbiol
; 78(17): 6380-5, 2012 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
We isolated a new lytic Pseudomonas aeruginosa phage that requires type IV pili for infection. PA1Ø has a broad bactericidal spectrum, covering Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, and can eradicate biofilm cells. PA1Ø may be developed as a therapeutic agent for biofilm-related mixed infections with P. aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus.
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa
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Bacteriólise
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Fagos de Pseudomonas
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Fímbrias Bacterianas
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Biofilmes
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Internalização do Vírus
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En
Revista:
Appl Environ Microbiol
Ano de publicação:
2012
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Article