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

The unique capabilities of the atomic force microscope (AFM), including super‐resolution
imaging, piconewton force‐sensitivity, nanomanipulation and ability to work under …

Staphylococcus aureus surface protein SasG promotes cell–cell adhesion during the
accumulation phase of biofilm formation, but the molecular basis of this interaction remains …

Microbial cells sense and respond to their environment using their surface constituents.
Therefore, understanding the assembly and biophysical properties of cell surface molecules …

Staphylococcus aureus is an important opportunistic pathogen which is a leading cause of
biofilm-associated infections on indwelling medical devices. The cell surface-located …

SdrG is a cell surface adhesin from S taphylococcus epidermidis which binds to the blood
plasma protein fibrinogen (Fg). Ligand binding follows a 'dock, lock and latch'model …

Fibronectin is a multidomain glycoprotein found ubiquitously in human body fluids and
extracellular matrices of a variety of cell types from all human tissues and organs, including …

Staphylococcus aureus can invade various types of mammalian cells, thereby enabling it to
evade host immune defenses and antibiotics. The current model for cellular invasion …

Mutation of the staphylococcal accessory regulator (sarA) limits biofilm formation in diverse
strains of Staphylococcus aureus, but there are exceptions. One of these is the commonly …

Bacterial vaccines have made dramatic impacts upon morbidity and mortality caused by a
number of common pathogens, but a vaccine to prevent Staphylococcus aureus infections …