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

Denyer, S. P., Davies, M. C., Evans, J. A., Finch, R. G., Smith, D. G.E., Wilcox, M. H. and Williams, P. (1990) Phenotypic changes in staphylococcal cell surface characteristics associated with growth in human peritoneal dialysis fluid. In: Wadström, T., Eliasson, I., Holder, I. and Ljungh, A. (eds.) Pathogenesis of Wound and Biomaterial-Associated Infections. Springer-Verlag: London, pp. 453-458. ISBN 9780387195964 (doi: 10.1007/978-1-4471-3454-1_54)

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.

• Item Type: Book Sections
• Status: Published
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Smith, Professor David
• Authors: Denyer, S. P., Davies, M. C., Evans, J. A., Finch, R. G., Smith, D. G.E., Wilcox, M. H., and Williams, P.
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Infection & Immunity
• Publisher: Springer-Verlag
• ISBN: 9780387195964