We are currently investigating the extracellular polysaccharides produced by K. pneumoniae and how it effects their virulence and biofilm formation. We have found clinical K. pneumoniae isolates that do not carry the regulator of mucoid phenotype (rmpADC) can still have an abundant amount of extracellular capsule. We hope to learn more about alternative methods that K. pneumoniae can utilize to achieve a robust extracellular capsule.

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