Staphylococcus aureus is an important opportunistic pathogen and persistently colonizes
about 20% of the human population. Its surface is' decorated'with proteins that are covalently …

Biofilms are communities of microbial cells that underpin diverse processes including
sewage bioremediation, plant growth promotion, chronic infections and industrial biofouling …

The use of indwelling medical devices has constantly increased in recent years and has
revolutionized the quality of life of patients affected by different diseases. However, despite …

Most commensal and pathogenic bacteria interacting with eukaryotic hosts express
adhesive molecules on their surfaces that promote interaction with host cell receptors or with …

The cell wall envelopes of gram-positive bacteria represent a surface organelle that not only
functions as a cytoskeletal element but also promotes interactions between bacteria and …

Device-associated infections involving biofilm remain a persistent clinical problem. We
recently reported that four methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) strains …

Staphylococcus aureus, one of the most important human pathogens, is the causative agent
of several infectious diseases including sepsis, pneumonia, osteomyelitis, endocarditis and …

Laminin (Ln) and collagen are multifunctional glycoproteins that play an important role in
cellular morphogenesis, cell signalling, tissue repair and cell migration. These proteins are …

Increasing multidrug resistance in Enterococcus faecalis, a nosocomial opportunist and
common cause of bacterial endocarditis, emphasizes the need for alternative therapeutic …

Approximately two decades have passed since the description of the first gene in the
Candida albicans ALS (agglutinin-like sequence) family. Since that time, much has been …