Kinetic studies on the expression of alginate and extracellular proteins by Pseudomonas aeruginosa FRD1 and PAO1.

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is characterized by its capability to produce extracellular virulence proteins and to establish biofilm-based infections that do not respond easily to conventional treatments. However, the physiological conditions that decrease the fitness of such a persistent pathogen would assist the host to defend itself and reduce the infection prevalence. Therefore, developing treatments against P.

Expression of extracellular polysaccharides and proteins by clinical isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in response to environmental conditions.

The opportunistic pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa causes chronic respiratory infections in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). Persistence of this bacterium is attributed to its ability to form biofilms which rely on an extracellular polymeric substance matrix. Extracellular polysaccharides (EPS) and secreted proteins are key matrix components of P.