Phase-variable expression of the biofilm-associated protein (Bap) in Staphylococcus aureus.

A process of phase variation is described that affects the expression of Bap (biofilm-associated protein) in Staphylococcus aureus. Upon subculture of the Bap-positive S. aureus strain V329 on Congo red agar, spontaneous smooth biofilm-negative colonies appeared at a low frequency (5 x 10(-4)). Nort...

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Main Authors: Tormo-Mas, María A., Ubeda, Carles, Marti, Miguel, Maiques, Elisa, Cucarella, Carme, Valle, Jaione, Foster, Timothy J., Lasa, Inigo, Penadés, José R.
Format: Artículo
Language:Inglés
Published: 2017
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11939/4598

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