Utilization of siderophores by Candida albicans |
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Authors: | Asma Ismail David M Lupan |
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Institution: | (1) Cell and Molecular Biology Program, and the Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, University of Nevada, 89557 Reno, NV, USA |
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Abstract: | Candida albicans secretes both hydroxamate and phenolate-type siderophores when grown under iron-restricted conditions. The inhibition of candidal growth by iron limitation was reversed by the addition of supplemental hydroxamate on phenolate siderophores. Both siderophores produced equal stimulation of growth suggesting that C. albicans could utilize both siderophores with equal efficiency. Addition of heterologous siderophores from both bacteria and fungi also supported growth of the yeast in a deferrated medium. These results suggest that C. albicans has an iron-uptake mechanism which enables it to obtain iron by utilizing candidal and non-candidal siderophores. |
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Keywords: | siderophores Candida albicans |
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