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Research Paper

A novel two-component system BqsS-BqsR modulates quorum sensing-dependent biofilm decay in Pseudomonas aeruginosa

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Pages 88-96 | Received 10 Jun 2008, Accepted 04 Aug 2008, Published online: 04 Sep 2008

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