Catalase Protects Biofilm of <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> against Daptomycin Activity

Daptomycin is recommended for the treatment of <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> infections due to its bactericidal activity. However, its mechanism of action is poorly understood. The involvement of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the bactericidal activity of daptomycin has been proved agai...

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Main Authors: Cristina El Haj, Mads Lichtenberg, Karen Leth Nielsen, Thomas Bjarnsholt, Peter Østrup Jensen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Antibiotics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/10/5/511