Lactoferricin-derived peptides and LFchimera inhibited both biofilm formation and virulence factor production in Pseudomonas aeruginosa — anti-virulence activity that disarms rather than just kills this dangerous pathogen.
Key findingLactoferricin-derived peptides and LFchimera inhibited both biofilm formation and virulence factor production in Pseudomonas aeruginosa — anti-virulen
What the researchers found
Lactoferricin-derived peptides and LFchimera inhibited both biofilm formation and virulence factor production in Pseudomonas aeruginosa — anti-virulence activity that disarms rather than just kills this dangerous pathogen.
Why it matters
Relevant for peptide research.
How the study worked
research study.
What this study cannot tell us
See abstract.
How to read the evidence
emerging evidence.
When this study was published
Published in 2010.
The bigger picture
Advances peptide research.
Questions still open
- Further research needed.
Common questions
What was studied?
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Read the original research
Lactoferrin-derived peptides and Lactoferricin chimera inhibit virulence factor production and biofilm formation in Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Journal of applied microbiology, 109(4), 1311-8
Citation
Xu, G; Xiong, W; Hu, Q; Zuo, P; Shao, B; Lan, F; Lu, X; Xu, Y; Xiong, S. (2010). Lactoferrin-derived peptides and Lactoferricin chimera inhibit virulence factor production and biofilm formation in Pseudomonas aeruginosa.. Journal of applied microbiology, 109(4), 1311-8. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2672.2010.04751.x