Xylitol Inhibits Growth and Blocks Virulence in <i>Serratia marcescens</i>

Xylitol Inhibits Growth and Blocks Virulence in <i>Serratia marcescens</i>

<i>Serratia marcescens</i> is an opportunistic nosocomial pathogen and causes wound and burn infections. It shows high resistance to antibiotics and its pathogenicity is mediated by an arsenal of virulence factors. Another therapeutic option to such infections is targeting quorum sensing...

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Main Authors: Ahdab N. Khayyat, Wael A. H. Hegazy, Moataz A. Shaldam, Rasha Mosbah, Ahmad J. Almalki, Tarek S. Ibrahim, Maan T. Khayat, El-Sayed Khafagy, Wafaa E. Soliman, Hisham A. Abbas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
<i>Serratia marcescens</i>
quorum sensing
virulence
xylitol
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/5/1083

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