Novel use of DiBAC4 (5) (bix oxonal dye) in visualising and quantifying the adhesion of Streptococcus pneumoniae (D39) to lung epithelial cells in response to PM stimulation

N. Mushtaq, J. Grigg (London, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Mechanisms of infection: what's new?
Session: Mechanisms of infection: what's new?
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 4791
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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