Increased Low Molecular Weight Mucins in Muco-Obstructive Airway Disease Limit Staphylococcus aureus Growth
Caitlyn C. Sebastian, RaNashia L. Boone, Susan E. Birket, Megan R. Kiedrowski
This study shows low molecular weight mucins in muco-obstructive airway diseases suppress Staphylococcus aureus growth and biofilm formation, while high molecular weight mucins do not, suggesting species-specific interactions.
Infection and Immunity · Jun 4, 2026Peer-reviewedMicrobiology