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

Tags

Readers

  • Gulf War Illness and Chronic Multisymptom Illness in Veterans.
  • Microbial Pathology

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology