Occurrence of siderophores in enterococci

Authors
Lisiecki, P Wysocki, P Mikucki, J
Citation
P. Lisiecki et al., Occurrence of siderophores in enterococci, ZBL BAKT, 289(8), 2000, pp. 807-815
Citations number
43
Categorie Soggetti
Microbiology
Journal title
ZENTRALBLATT FUR BAKTERIOLOGIE-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY VIROLOGY PARASITOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES
ISSN journal
09348840 → ACNP
Volume
289
Issue
8
Year of publication
2000
Pages
807 - 815
Database
ISI
SICI code
0934-8840(200001)289:8<807:OOSIE>2.0.ZU;2-P
Abstract
In 70 strains of the genus Enterococcus belonging to 16 species and isolate d from clinical material, animals and the environment, a hydroxamic class o f siderophores was detected with the aid of chemical and biological rests. A correlation between siderophore activity and species affiliation was foun d: E. faecalis strains showed the highest siderophore activity. A correlati on between siderophore activity and pathogenicity could not be confirmed.