Copper-driven mutualism of Candida albicans and Staphylococcus aureus interkingdom biofilms.

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Authors: Iana Kalinina, Roberto Vázquez-Muñoz, Orlando Ross, Philip A. Lewis, Kate Heesom, Philip Mitchelmore, Christian Hacker, Seána Duggan
DOI: 10.1099/mic.0.001725
Cited by: 1
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Abstract

cooperation and suggest that a 'copper economy' underpins mutualistic interactions in biofilms.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing Antifungal resistance and susceptibility Oral microbiology and periodontitis research

Publication details

Journal / source
PubMed
Publisher
Microbiology Society
Volume
172
Issue
6
Publication date
1 June 2026
Language
EN