Mechanical strain exacerbates Pseudomonas infection in an organoid-based pneumonia-on-a-chip model.

ABSTRACT: Using an advanced human lung-on-a-chip model, this study shows that increased mechanical strain can make the lungs more vulnerable to harmful bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

SUBMITTER: Hoffmann K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12807462 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature