Search Results - "Adams, Felise G."
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Diversity and Function of Capsular Polysaccharide in Acinetobacter baumannii
Published in Frontiers in microbiology (09-01-2019)“…The Gram-negative opportunistic bacterium is a significant cause of hospital-borne infections worldwide. Alarmingly, the rapid development of antimicrobial…”
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DksA is a conserved master regulator of stress response in Acinetobacter baumannii
Published in Nucleic acids research (07-07-2023)“…Abstract Coordination of bacterial stress response mechanisms is critical for long-term survival in harsh environments for successful host infection. The…”
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Insights into Acinetobacter baumannii fatty acid synthesis 3-oxoacyl-ACP reductases
Published in Scientific reports (29-03-2021)“…Treatments for ‘superbug’ infections are the focus for innovative research, as drug resistance threatens human health and medical practices globally. In…”
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Resistance to pentamidine is mediated by AdeAB, regulated by AdeRS, and influenced by growth conditions in Acinetobacter baumannii ATCC 17978
Published in PloS one (11-05-2018)“…In recent years, effective treatment of infections caused by Acinetobacter baumannii has become challenging due to the ability of the bacterium to acquire or…”
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To Make or Take: Bacterial Lipid Homeostasis during Infection
Published in mBio (29-06-2021)“…Bacterial fatty acids are critical components of the cellular membrane. A shift in environmental conditions or in the bacterium’s lifestyle may result in the…”
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Characterizing the role of phosphatidylglycerol-phosphate phosphatases in Acinetobacter baumannii cell envelope biogenesis and antibiotic resistance
Published in Cell surface (Amsterdam) (01-12-2023)“…The dissemination of multi-drug resistant Acinetobacter baumannii threatens global healthcare systems and necessitates the development of novel therapeutic…”
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The Impact of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on the Evolution of Acinetobacter baumannii Drug Resistance
Published in Microbiology spectrum (22-12-2021)“…The bacterial pathogen Acinetobacter baumannii has emerged as an urgent threat to health care systems. The prevalence of multidrug resistance in this critical…”
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The Membrane Composition Defines the Spatial Organization and Function of a Major Acinetobacter baumannii Drug Efflux System
Published in mBio (29-06-2021)“…Acinetobacter baumannii is one of the world’s most problematic nosocomial pathogens. The combination of its intrinsic resistance and ability to acquire…”
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The Molecular Basis of Acinetobacter baumannii Cadmium Toxicity and Resistance
Published in Applied and environmental microbiology (28-10-2021)“…Acinetobacter species are ubiquitous Gram-negative bacteria that can be found in water, in soil, and as commensals of the human skin. The successful…”
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Penicillin Binding Protein 7/8 Is a Potential Drug Target in Carbapenem-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii
Published in Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy (24-01-2023)“…Limited therapeutic options dictate the need for new classes of antimicrobials active against carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii. Presented data…”
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The Acinetobacter baumannii Autotransporter Adhesin Ata Recognizes Host Glycans as High-Affinity Receptors
Published in ACS infectious diseases (13-08-2021)“…Acinetobacter baumannii is a significant opportunistic pathogen responsible for infections of the lung, blood, skin, urinary tract, and soft tissues, with some…”
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MITEAba12, a Novel Mobile Miniature Inverted-Repeat Transposable Element Identified in Acinetobacter baumannii ATCC 17978 and Its Prevalence across the Moraxellaceae Family
Published in mSphere (01-01-2019)“…ABSTRACTInsertion sequences (IS) are fundamental mediators of genome plasticity with the potential to generate phenotypic variation with significant…”
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The Role of Zinc Efflux during Acinetobacter baumannii Infection
Published in ACS infectious diseases (10-01-2020)“…Acinetobacter baumannii is a ubiquitous Gram-negative bacterium, that is associated with significant disease in immunocompromised individuals. The success of…”
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Acinetobacter baumannii Fatty Acid Desaturases Facilitate Survival in Distinct Environments
Published in ACS infectious diseases (13-08-2021)“…Maintaining optimal fluidity is essential to ensure adequate membrane structure and function under different environmental conditions. We apply integrated…”
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MITE Aba12 , a Novel Mobile Miniature Inverted-Repeat Transposable Element Identified in Acinetobacter baumannii ATCC 17978 and Its Prevalence across the Moraxellaceae Family
Published in mSphere (20-02-2019)“…Insertion sequences (IS) are fundamental mediators of genome plasticity with the potential to generate phenotypic variation with significant evolutionary…”
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Published in mSphere (01-02-2019)“…ABSTRACT Insertion sequences (IS) are fundamental mediators of genome plasticity with the potential to generate phenotypic variation with significant…”
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