Iron and Acinetobacter baumannii Biofilm Formation

Iron and Acinetobacter baumannii Biofilm Formation

Acinetobacter baumannii is an emerging nosocomial pathogen, responsible for infection outbreaks worldwide. The pathogenicity of this bacterium is mainly due to its multidrug-resistance and ability to form biofilm on abiotic surfaces, which facilitate long-term persistence in the hospital setting. G...

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Main Authors: Valentina Gentile, Emanuela Frangipani, Carlo Bonchi, Fabrizia Minandri, Federica Runci, Paolo Visca
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-08-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
Acinetobacter baumannii
biofilm
chelator
deferasirox
deferiprone
deferoxamine
dipyridyl
iron
transferrin
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/3/3/704

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