An in vitro enterocyte cell-like model to study Group B streptococci internalization
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We used a 2D in vitro growth model of Caco2 cells to study invasion of Streptococcus agalactiae. This model can be useful for evaluating the virulence of the most relevant enteric pathogens.
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