Iron-depletion prevents biofilm formation in Pseudomonas aeruginosa through twitching motility and quorum sensing

uni, Yun; Wang, Rui; An, Mao-Mao; Bei-Bei, Liang

uni, Yun; Wang, Rui; An, Mao-Mao; Bei-Bei, Liang.

uni, Yun; s.af
Wang, Rui; s.af
An, Mao-Mao; s.af
Bei-Bei, Liang; s.af

Braz. j. microbiol ; 41(1)Jan.-Mar. 2010.

Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS, VETINDEX | ID: biblio-1469557

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

Influence of iron-depletion on twitching motility and quorum sensing (QS) system in P. aeruginosa was evaluated. The results demonstrated iron-depletion can retard biofilm formation and increase the twitching motility and expression of QS-related genes, suggesting a potential interaction between twitching motility and QS system in P. aeruginosa biofilm formation.

Biofilm; Iron; Quorum sensing; Twitching motility

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Language: English Journal: Braz. j. microbiol Year: 2010 Type: Article