The emerging role of iron acquisition in biofilm-associated infections

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 patho...

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Main Author: Oliveira, Fernando E. (author)
Other Authors: Rohde, Holger (author), Vilanova, Manuel (author), Cerca, Nuno (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2021
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1822/73869
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:repositorium.sdum.uminho.pt:1822/73869