The Emerging Role of Iron Acquisition in Biofilm-Associated Infections

Fernando Oliveira; Holger Rohde; Manuel Vilanova; Nuno Cerca

doi:10.1016/j.tim.2021.02.009

The Emerging Role of Iron Acquisition in Biofilm-Associated Infections

Fernando Oliveira
Holger Rohde
Manuel Vilanova
Nuno Cerca

Beteiligte Einrichtungen

Institut für Medizinische Mikrobiologie, Virologie und Hygiene

Abstract

A possible association between iron and biofilm formation has been explored for a long time. Here, we focus on major recent advances that shed light on the mechanisms behind this relationship and discuss how siderophore-mediated iron acquisition may impact the virulence of important nosocomial pathogens.

Bibliografische Daten

Originalsprache	Englisch
ISSN	0966-842X
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tim.2021.02.009
Status	Veröffentlicht - 09.2021

PubMed	33707049