Antimicrobial activity of iron-depriving pyoverdines against human opportunistic pathogens Iron-chelating pyoverdines from environmental Pseudomonas spp. show promising antibacterial activity against key human pathogens through the induction of iron starvation, while associated toxicity for...

Are #pyoverdines effective antibacterials?🦠💊
Yes! We found strong competitive and antibacterial effects against #ESKAPE pathogens via iron depletion.
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With @rkmicrobes.bsky.social and amazing collaborators from #UZH & @ethzurich.bsky.social