Nasal commensals reduce Staphylococcus aureus proliferation by restricting siderophore availability
Yanfeng Zhao, Alina Bitzer, Jeffrey John Power, Darya Belikova, Benjamin O. Torres Salazar, Lea Antje Adolf, David Gerlach, Bernhard Krismer, Simon Heilbronner
The paper shows nasal commensals reduce S. aureus growth by consuming its siderophores, revealing inter-species competition and potential for probiotic strategies.
The ISME Journal · Jan 1, 2024Peer-reviewedMicrobiology