The Emerging Role of Iron Acquisition in Biofilm-Associated Infections

Trends Microbiol. 2021 Mar 8:S0966-842X(21)00045-7. doi: 10.1016/j.tim.2021.02.009. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTA 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.PMID:33707049 | DOI:10.1016/j.tim.2021.02.009

Source: Trends in Microbiology - March 12, 2021 Category: Microbiology Authors: Fernando Oliveira Holger Rohde Manuel Vilanova Nuno Cerca Source Type: research