Polyproline Peptide Aggregation with Klebsiella pneumoniae Extracellular Polysaccharides Exposes Biofilm Associated Bacteria
Abstract
Klebsiella pneumoniae bacterial infections are a major threat to human health as mortality rates are steadily on the rise. A defining characteristic of K. pneumoniae is the robust polysaccharide capsule that aids in resistance to the human immune system.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Apr 27, 2022
- Source ID
- 10.1128/spectrum.02027-21
Entities
People
- Bryan W Davies
- Renee M Fleeman
Organizations
- Defense Threat Reduction Agency
- National Institutes of Health
- University of Texas at Austin