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Author Correction: Biofilm-associated infection by enterococci
Jun-Hong Ch'ng1,2, Kelvin K L Chong3,4, Ling Ning Lam3,5
1Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Nature Reviews. Microbiology
|November 22, 2018
Summary
Enterococcal surface protein (Esp) does not bind collagen or fibrinogen, contrary to previous indications. Corrections have been made to the publication to accurately reflect this finding.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
Context:
- Previous research suggested a collagen and fibrinogen binding role for enterococcal surface protein (Esp).
- This interaction was depicted in text and Figure 1 of the publication.
Purpose:
- To correct erroneous information regarding the binding properties of enterococcal surface protein (Esp).
- To ensure accurate scientific reporting on bacterial adhesion mechanisms.
Summary:
- The publication has been amended to remove the incorrect assertion that enterococcal surface protein (Esp) binds collagen and fibrinogen.
- Both the textual description and Figure 1 have been updated to exclude this erroneous binding interaction.
Impact:
- Clarifies the molecular interactions of enterococcal surface protein (Esp).
- Prevents misinterpretation of bacterial adhesin functions in future research.
- Ensures the integrity and accuracy of the scientific record regarding enterococcal virulence factors.
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