Absence of Light Exposure Increases Pathogenicity of <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> Pneumonia-Associated Clinical Isolates

Absence of Light Exposure Increases Pathogenicity of <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> Pneumonia-Associated Clinical Isolates

<i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> can alter its lifestyle in response to changes in environmental conditions. The switch to a pathogenic host-associated lifestyle can be triggered by the luminosity settings, resorting to at least one photoreceptor which senses light and regulates cellular pr...

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Main Authors: Cristina S. Mesquita, Artur Ribeiro, Andreia C. Gomes, Pedro M. Santos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Biology
Subjects:
cytotoxicity
host–pathogen interaction
light exposure
pathogenicity
photobiology
<i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i>
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/10/9/837

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