Iron restriction induces the small-colony variant phenotype in Staphylococcus aureus

Pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus must overcome host-induced selective pressures, including limited iron availability. To cope with the harsh conditions of the host environment, S. aureus can adapt its physiology in multiple ways. One of these adaptations is the fermenting small-colony variant...

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Main Authors: Shariful Islam, Anna C. Callender, Quynh N. Ho, Catherine A. Wakeman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Microbiology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2022.978859/full