In vivo adaptation and persistence of Neisseria meningitidis within the nasopharyngeal mucosa.

Johswich, Kay O

In vivo adaptation and persistence of Neisseria meningitidis within the nasopharyngeal mucosa. [electronic resource] - PLoS pathogens 2013 - e1003509 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1553-7374

10.1371/journal.ppat.1003509 doi


Adaptation, Physiological
Adhesins, Bacterial--genetics
Animals
Antigens, CD--genetics
Bacterial Adhesion
Cell Adhesion Molecules--genetics
Cells, Cultured
Escherichia coli--metabolism
HeLa Cells
Humans
Immunity, Mucosal
Meningococcal Infections--immunology
Mice
Mice, Transgenic
Microbial Viability
Mutation
Nasopharynx--immunology
Neisseria meningitidis--growth & development
Neutrophils--immunology
Protein Isoforms--genetics
Recombinant Proteins--metabolism
Respiratory Mucosa--immunology
Respiratory Tract Infections--immunology