Exoproducts of the Most Common Achromobacter Species in Cystic Fibrosis Evoke Similar Inflammatory Responses In Vitro

Scientists compared phenotypes and proinflammatory properties of A. xylosoxidans, A. dolens, A. insuavis, and A. ruhlandii using in vitro models. Bacterial supernatants were used to stimulate cystic firbosis bronchial epithelial cells and whole blood from healthy individuals.