Lectin-mediated biofilm maturation, quorum sensing and Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections in cystic fibrosis

Chronic infections with Pseudomonas aeruginosa are primarily responsible for the decline in lung function and ultimate mortality in cystic fibrosis patients. The overall aim of this project was to elucidate some of the molecular mechanisms governing the pathogenesis of P. aeruginosa in the cystic fi...

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Main Author: Crusz, S.A.
Format: Thesis (University of Nottingham only)
Language:English
Published: 2009
Online Access:http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/10734/
http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/10734/1/ShanikaCruszFinalversion260309.pdf