Pseudomonas aeruginosa Overrides the Virulence Inducing Effect of Opioids When It Senses an Abundance of Phosphate

The gut during critical illness represents a complex ecology dominated by the presence of healthcare associated pathogens, nutrient scarce conditions, and compensatory host stress signals. We have previously identified key environmental cues, opioids and phosphate depletion that independently activa...

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Main Authors: Zaborin, Alexander, Gerdes, Svetlana, Holbrook, Christopher, Liu, Donald C., Zaborina, Olga Y., Alverdy, John C.
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science 2012
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3325935/