The polysaccharide capsule of Acinetobacter baumannii affects bacterial adhesion and natural transformation
C. Whiteway, V. de Pillecyn, A. Maure, A. Breine, A. Valcek, J. Van Buylaere, C. Van der Henst
This study shows that capsule production in Acinetobacter baumannii affects adhesion to surfaces and natural transformability, highlighting a trade-off in virulence and genetic adaptability.
bioRxiv · Feb 15, 2024 · PreprintMicrobiology