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The Emerging Role of Iron Acquisition in Biofilm-Associated Infections.

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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… Click to show full 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.

Keywords: emerging role; biofilm; iron acquisition; iron; role iron

Journal Title: Trends in microbiology
Year Published: 2021

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