Nasal commensals reduce Staphylococcus aureus proliferation by restricting siderophore availability
Y. Zhao, A. Bitzer, J. J. Power, D. Belikova, B. Torres-Salazar, L. A. Adolf, D. Gerlach, B. Krismer, S. Heilbronner
The paper shows nasal commensals reduce S. aureus growth by consuming its siderophores, revealing inter-species competition and potential for probiotic strategies.
bioRxiv · Feb 20, 2024 · PreprintMicrobiology