Pseudomonas aeruginosa senses and responds to epithelial potassium flux via Kdp operon to promote biofilm biogenesis
G. J. Rapsinski, M. Hill, K. D. Yarrington, A. L. Haas, E. J. D'Amico, C. R. Armbruster, A. Zemke, D. Limoli, J. Bomberger
This study shows Pseudomonas aeruginosa uses potassium efflux from human airway epithelial cells to enhance biofilm formation through the KdpFABCDE system.
bioRxiv · Jun 5, 2023 · PreprintMicrobiology