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Summary

Investigation was made of the role of protein A and clumping factor in the adhesion of to the silicone polymer used for manufacture of cerebrospinal fluid shunting systems. The two proteins were judged to contribute non-specifically to adhesion. was also shown to be capable of hydrophobic binding, but this was found to be distinct from the demonstrated protein-mediated adhesion.

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