Modelled-Microgravity Reduces Virulence Factor Production in <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> through Downregulation of <i>agr</i>-Dependent Quorum Sensing

Modelled-Microgravity Reduces Virulence Factor Production in <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> through Downregulation of <i>agr</i>-Dependent Quorum Sensing

Bacterial contamination during space missions is problematic for human health and damages filters and other vital support systems. <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> is both a human commensal and an opportunistic pathogen that colonizes human tissues and causes acute and chronic infections. Vi...

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Main Authors: Macauley J. Green, Ewan J. Murray, Paul Williams, Amir M. Ghaemmaghami, Jonathan W. Aylott, Philip M. Williams
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-11-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
astropharmacy
<i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>
<i>agr</i>
quorum sensing
autoinducing peptide
microgravity
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/24/21/15997

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