Inactivation of a gene for a fibronectin-binding protein of the oral bacterium Streptococcus mutans partially impairs its adherence to fibronectin.

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Published in Microb Pathog on March 25, 2008

Authors

Tracey A Miller-Torbert1, Shvetank Sharma, Robert G Holt

Author Affiliations

1: Department of Microbial Pathogenesis and Immune Response, Meharry Medical College, 1005 D.B. Todd Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37208, USA.

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