A Cationic Porphyrin, ZnPor, Disassembles <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> Biofilm Matrix, Kills Cells Directly, and Enhances Antibiotic Activity of Tobramycin

One of the greatest threats to human health is the rise in antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections. <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> (PsA) is an “opportunistic” pathogen known to cause life-threatening infections in immunocompromised individuals and is the most common pathogen in adults w...

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Main Authors: Neha Patel, Shawn Swavey, Jayne Robinson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:Antibiotics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/9/12/875