Evaluation of Simvastatin effects on gene expression of cell wall precursors in Staphylococcus aureus

Staphylococcus aureus infections are difficult to treat due to their ability to form biofilm and their resistance to antibiotics. Studies have shown that simvastatin has an antimicrobial effect against S. aureus, possibly due to the inhibition of the HMG-CoA reductase enzyme at early steps of the me...

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Main Authors: Lima, Sofia de, Cogo, Karina, Silva, Kátia
Format: Online
Language:Portuguese
Published: Universidade Estadual de Campinas 2019
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Online Access:https://econtents.sbu.unicamp.br/eventos/index.php/pibic/article/view/2476
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