Mechanomicrobiology: How Mechanical Forces Activate Staphylococcus aureus Adhesion

• Autores: Joan A. Geoghegan, Yves F. Dufrêne
• Localización: Trends in microbiology, ISSN 0966-842X, Vol. 26, Nº. 8, 2018, págs. 645-648
• Idioma: inglés
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  • During colonization of biomaterials and host tissues, surface-attached bacteria are subjected to mechanical stresses, including hydrodynamic flow and cell-surface contacts. Two publications show that mechanical force activates the adhesive function of Staphylococcus aureus surface proteins, thereby providing the pathogen with a means to withstand high shear stress during colonization.