| Literature DB >> 9004407 |
Abstract
Pseudomonas aeruginosa lipopolysaccharide (LPS) plays a key role in pathogenesis. In acute infections, a smooth LPS protects the organism from complement-mediated killing and, during chronic lung infections, an altered rough LPS helps the organism evade host defense mechanisms.Entities:
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Year: 1996 PMID: 9004407 DOI: 10.1016/s0966-842x(97)82911-3
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Trends Microbiol ISSN: 0966-842X Impact factor: 17.079