Phenotypic changes in staphylococcal cell surface characteristics associated with growth in human peritoneal dialysis fluid

Stephen P. Denyer, Martyn C. Davies, Jacqueline A. Evans, Roger G. Finch, David George Emslie Smith, Mark H. Wilcox, Paul Williams

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Abstract

Growth of Staphylococcus epidermidis clinical isolates in pooled human peritoneal dialysate (HPD) resulted in the generation of surface characteristics unique to this environment. Comparison of cell wall and membrane protein profiles of bacteria grown in HPD or Nutrient Broth revealed considerable differences. In particular, two highly immunogenic, iron-repressible membrane proteins, which may function as siderophore receptors, were induced in HPD-grown cells.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPathogenesis of Wound and Biomaterial-Associated Infections
EditorsT. Wadström, I. Eliasson, I. Holder, Å. Ljungh
Place of PublicationLondon
PublisherSpringer
Pages453-458
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781447134541
ISBN (Print)9783540195962
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1990

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