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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: blanks_Resist_Innate_engulf, Layers of bacterial populations adhering to host cells and embedded in a common capsular mass. description, resisting antibacterial peptides mechanism The LPS of the gram-negative cell wall binds cationic antibacterial peptides and prevents them from reaching the cytoplasmic membrane., resisting attachment to phagocytes mechanism block complement pathways, Layers of bacterial populations adhering to host cells and embedded in a common capsular mass. benefits to bacteria in the body Many chronic and difficult-to-treat infections are caused by bacteria in biofilms., resisting attachment to phagocytes mechanism, resisting phagocytic engulfment method resisting attachment to phagocytes, Layers of bacterial populations adhering to host cells and embedded in a common capsular mass. benefits to bacteria in the body Bacteria in biofilms are more resistant to attack by antibiotics., resisting phagocytic engulfment method resisting ingestion by phagocyte, resisting attachment to phagocytes mechanism produce capsules, examples of bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Neisseria meningitidis Hemophilus influenzae type b, Staphylococcus aureus, block complement pathways mechanisms, Layers of bacterial populations adhering to host cells and embedded in a common capsular mass. benefits to bacteria in the body Biofilms adhere to environmental surfaces and resist flushing, Layers of bacterial populations adhering to host cells and embedded in a common capsular mass. benefits to bacteria in the body Biofilms enable bacteria to resist phagocytosis and attack by the body's complement pathways., result, resisting antibacterial peptides role of antibacterial peptides in body defense, resisting antibacterial peptides mechanism, Layers of bacterial populations adhering to host cells and embedded in a common capsular mass. benefits to bacteria in the body Biofilms trap nutrients for bacterial growth and enable bacteria to remain in a favorable environment., produce capsules function of capsule, examples of bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis, Haemophilus influenzae type b, example of bacterium Vibrio cholerae
