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. 1984 Jun;44(3):760–762. doi: 10.1128/iai.44.3.760-762.1984

In vitro effect of the slime of Pseudomonas aeruginosa on the function of human polymorphonuclear neutrophils.

P F Laharrague, J X Corberand, G Fillola, B J Gleizes, A M Fontanilles, E Gyrard
PMCID: PMC263697  PMID: 6427114

Abstract

The slime of Pseudomonas aeruginosa markedly impaired the in vitro motility, endocytosis, and phagosome formation of normal human polymorphonuclear neutrophils. This profound impairment of neutrophils, although without alteration of their viability, may contribute to the virulence of this microorganism.

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