Influence of the Fusogenic Agent Polyethylene Glycol on Attachment of Mycoplasma pneumoniae to Other Cells
AUTOR(ES)
Prakash, Gyan
RESUMO
The effect of fusogenic agents on the interaction of Mycoplasma pneumoniae with human lung fibroblasts was evaluated. A 60-s exposure of the fibroblasts to polyethylene glycol (molecular weight 200; 10%) significantly increased attachment of mycoplasmas to the fibroblasts.
ACESSO AO ARTIGO
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=351539Documentos Relacionados
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