Pel is a cationic exopolysaccharide that cross-links extracellular DNA in the
                    <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i>
                    biofilm matrix

K. Jennings, Laura; M. Storek, Kelly; E. Ledvina, Hannah; Coulon, Charlène; S. Marmont, Lindsey; Sadovskaya, Irina; R. Secor, Patrick; Shan Tseng, Boo; Scian, Michele; Filloux, Alain; J. Wozniak, Daniel; Lynne Howell, P.; R. Parsek, Matthew

doi:10.1073/pnas.1503058112

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Pel is a cationic exopolysaccharide that cross-links extracellular DNA in the Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm matrix

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Authors:

Laura K. Jennings

Kelly M. Storek

Hannah E. Ledvina

Abstract

Significance Exopolysaccharides and extracellular DNA are important structural components that contribute to the self-assembly of large aggregates or microcolonies that are characteristic of biofilms. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is capable of producing multiple exopolysaccharides, including alginate, Psl...

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