MicrobiologybioRxiv
Effects of mucin and DNA concentrations in airway mucus on Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm recalcitrance
K. R. Rouillard, W. J. Kissner, M. R. Markovetz, D. Hill
This study investigates how mucin and DNA concentrations in airway mucus affect Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm mechanical properties, finding that overall mucus concentration is the main factor influencing viscoelasticity.
DOI 10.1128/msphere.00291-22